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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Arkansas approves $13 million for water projects
A storm sewer grate after the rain. (Getty Images) The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission approved $13.6 million in loans and grants for various water infrastructure projects on Wednesday. The number includes $1.8 million to the Division of Environmental Quality to start a PFAS testing program. In addition to the DEQ grant, 11 other entities are receiving money in amounts ranging from just over $7 million to Sherwood to rehabilitate part of its wastewater infrastructure, to $41,037 to the Nail Swain Water Association in Newton County to purchase a maintenance truck. The money comes from a group of state funds and revolving loan funds awarded to the state by the Environmental Protection Agency. 'Access to dependable water and wastewater systems is essential for the wellbeing of Arkansans and the growth of our communities,' Chris Colclasure, director of the Arkansas Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Division, said in a press release. 'The projects approved today will provide substantial benefit to the citizens served.' Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders said in the same release that the $13 million in funding 'will help communities around the state have access to safe drinking water.'
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
New Arkansas law establishes grant program for water and sewer facilities
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A new Arkansas law provides state funding for water and sewer treatment facility improvements. Act 812, formerly House Bill 1681, was passed with bipartisan support by the 95th General Assembly. It authorizes the state to establish a Water and Sewer Treatment Facilities Grant Program to be administered by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission. Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announces $66.5 million in funding for Arkansas water projects The law does not establish the amount funded but instructs the state treasurer, auditor and chief fiscal officer to develop the fund consisting of 'any revenues authorized by law.' Municipalities will apply to the fund for improvements in their district, and 80% of the fund will be awarded to 'shovel-ready projects' in first and second-class cities, according to the act's language, with 20% for cities and rural areas with less than 1,200 population. First-class Arkansas cities are classified as having a population above 2,500, with second-class cities at 500 to 2,499 in population. Arkansas announces $79 million in water project funding The act includes an emergency clause, meaning it goes into effect the day it was signed by Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, who signed it on April 17. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Axios
27-02-2025
- Business
- Axios
The Agenda: Doubling water bills in Bentonville
Your local city governments have some considerable decisions to make tonight. Here's a preview. Bentonville will vote on: Doubling monthly fixed water rates and usage rates for residential and commercial customers. For example, a residential customer with a 1-inch meter will see their fixed rate jump from $19.28 a month to $38.56. Residential customers would pay $7.74 per 1,000 gallons, up to 4,000 gallons. That's up from $3.58 per 1,000 gallons. The rate increase is to cover infrastructure upgrades, the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports. Taking out a $55 million loan from the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission for improvements at the city's water resource recovery facility. Rogers will vote on: Ordering the razing and removal of the Waffle Hut at 1233 W. Walnut St. because it's been deemed unsafe following damage from the 2024 Memorial Day weekend storms. Springdale will vote on: Demoting four positions in the police department from dispatcher lead to dispatcher. The dispatcher lead positions pay between $50,423 and $75,635, while the dispatcher positions pay between $44,142 and $66,213. A $214,800 agreement with Garver to develop a comprehensive master plan for parks and recreation, including a sports complex system. If you go: 6pm at Bentonville and Springdale city halls and 6:30pm at Rogers City Hall.
