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(WTAQ-WLUK) — Gillett is getting much needed sewer system upgrades, thanks to a federal loan.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development announced that it’s providing the city of Gillett with a $994,000 loan.
The sanitary sewer system within the project area is vitrified clay pipe, which has become very brittle with cracks, mineral deposits and root penetration in a large percentage of pipelines. There have been numerous sanitary sewer breaks within the project area over the last 20 years, resulting in significant increases in the inflow and infiltration.
The project will include replacement of sanitary sewer manholes and connections made to cross street sewer mains. These improvements will help eliminate maintenance costs, improve health and safety by reducing potential for flooding and provide additional capacity to reduce inflow and infiltration. The sewer project upgrades will be completed in conjunction with water system upgrades in the same area.
This Rural Development funding is in addition to the initial investment of $930,000 made in fiscal year 2022.
Funding for this project is through Rural Development’s Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant Program. The program helps rural communities extend and improve water and waste treatment facilities that serve local households and businesses.
Applications for the Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant program are accepted year-round.
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