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Wed May 21, 2025

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Sanders, ANRC Announce an Additional $13 Million in Arkansas Water Projects

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Sanders, ANRC Announce an Additional $13 Million in Arkansas Water Projects
LITTLE ROCK, Ark . — On Wednesday, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced an additional $13,680,374 in financial assistance for water and wastewater projects for 12 entities. The projects serve more than 42,288 Arkansans across the state. The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission approved this funding on May 21, 2025. “My administration is working hard to improve Arkansas’ water systems, and this additional $13 million in funding will help communities around the state have access to safe drinking water,” said Governor Sanders.
“Arkansans are counting on their local water utilities to deliver consistent and safe water, which is why we have gone above and beyond to overhaul and improve Arkansas’ water resources.” “Adequate water and wastewater infrastructure is critical,” said Arkansas Secretary of Agriculture Wes Ward. “Thank you to Governor Sanders for her continued leadership on an issue that impacts the economic viability of our state and the quality of life of every Arkansan.” “Access to dependable water and wastewater systems is essential for the well-being of Arkansans and the growth of our communities,”
said Chris Colclasure, Director of the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Division. “The projects approved today will provide substantial benefit to the citizens served.” In August, Governor Sanders announced the first phase of the Arkansas Water Plan has been completed by the Arkansas Department of Agriculture, along with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Along with state partners, Governor Sanders has administered over $2.5 billion for water development projects in all 75 counties using state and federal funds.  

The projects receiving funding are below:

  • The Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment, received a $1,805,421 grant from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund set asides from the Arkansas Department of Health. These funds will be used for a statewide PFAS detection program bank.
  • The Arkansas Rural Water Association, received two grants: a $125,000 grant and a $65,000 grant both from the Water Development Fund. These funds will be used for a circuit rider grant agreement and technical assistance.
  • Banks, Bradley County, received a $95,384 grant from the Water, Sewer, and Solid Waste Fund. The project serves a current customer base of 1,048. These funds will be used as part of a regionalization project with the Southeast Bradley County Water Authority.
  • Cushman, Independence County, received a $140,000 loan from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. The project serves a current customer base of 433. These funds will be used for Water System Improvement project including renovation of booster stations.
  • Flippin, Marion County, received a $2,500,000 loan from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. The project serves a current customer base of 1,836. These funds will be used for water system improvements including water main and meter replacements.
  • Gillett, Arkansas County, received a $448,000 loan from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. The project serves a current customer base of 333. These funds will be used for construction of an elevated water storage tanks.
  • Hampton, Calhoun County, received a $221,700 grant from the Sewer Overflow and Storm Water Reuse Municipal Grant Program. The project serves a current customer base of 1,181. These funds will be used for a wastewater collection rehabilitation project.
  • Haskell, Saline County, received a $562,638 grant from the Sewer Overflow and Storm Water Reuse Municipal Grant Program. The project serves a current customer base of 3,956. These funds will be used for a sanitary sewer evaluation survey.
  • Nail Swain Water Association, Newton County, received a $41,037 loan from the Water Development Fund. The project serves a current customer base of 357. These funds will be used for a maintenance truck.
  • Sherwood, Pulaski County, received a $7,059,046 loan from the General Obligation Bond Fund. The project serves a current customer base of 32,731. These funds will be used for a Five Mile Creek interceptor rehabilitation.
  • The Watershed Conservation Resource Center, Washington County, received $299,092 grant from the Sewer Overflow and Storm Water Reuse Municipal Grant Program. These funds will be used to implement phase t• The Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment is receiving a $1,805,421 grant from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund set asides from the Arkansas Department of Health. These funds will be used for a statewide PFAS detection program bank.
  • Weiner, Poinsett County, received a $318,057 loan from the Water, Sewer, and Solid Waste Fund. The project serves a current customer base of 413. These funds will be used for wastewater sludge holding pond renovations
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