Fairview, Hendrysburg Water Project Receives $1.191M in State Funding
Press Release
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Development announces nearly $4.7 million in grants to upgrade water and sewer infrastructure, as well as support the growth of neighborhoods in eight communities across the state.
The funding comes from the Residential Public Infrastructure Grant and Flexible Grant programs, both of which are supported through the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). This funding will improve the quality of life for thousands of Ohioans and open doors for future development opportunities.
“No single project transforms a state on its own. But together, these investments create real, undeniable momentum,” said Lydia Mihalik, director of the Department of Development. “By supporting essential infrastructure and neighborhood improvements across the state, we’re helping communities build toward a future that’s safer, more connected, and full of opportunity.”
The Residential Public Infrastructure Grant program supports projects aimed at improving the quality of life for Ohioans by providing safe and reliable drinking water and proper disposal of sanitary waste. Eligible project activities include water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, treatment plants, and household connections in communities which demonstrate the improvements and mainly benefit low- and moderate-income households. The grant ceiling for this program is $750,000.
The Flexible Grant Program is a funding opportunity for projects that meet CDBG guidelines and create economic development opportunities, revitalize downtowns, or provide other public benefits. Eligibility is based on meeting a CDBG national objective and documenting a need or funding gap required to complete the project. Grants are typically $250,000.
North Water Project Serving Mt. Olivett, Hendrysburg and Fairview
Belmont County will receive $750,000 to aid in the extension of public water service to the unincorporated areas of Mt. Olivett and Hendrysburg. Residents of this region currently rely on wells and cisterns which are susceptible to contamination from both bacterial and industrial sources.
The Village of Fairview (Belmont and Guernsey counties) will receive $441,000 to aid in the extension of public water services to the village. Residents of this region currently rely on wells and cisterns, many of which have high levels of contamination, or require shipping in of potable water for their daily water use needs.
Other Projects Receiving Funding:
Guernsey County will receive $250,000 to complete ADA-accessibility parking lot improvements at a facility in Cambridge that provides services to veterans.
Henry County will receive $750,000 to assist with the construction of a new water treatment facility at the Henry County Water Treatment Plant in Hamler.
Lorain County will receive $750,000 for the installation of 1,500 feet of sanitary sewer to connect the Rolling Heights neighborhood of Sheffield Township to the Lorain Sewer Main. The currently existing infrastructure is yielding water with total coliform levels far more than Ohio’s nuisance threshold.
Muskingum County will receive $469,355 to assist with the construction of new waterline and tap-ins connecting 32 residents of Brush Creek Township to the Muskingum County water system. Most of these homes are currently being served by low-yield wells with unsafe levels of total coliform.
Morgan County will receive $750,000 for the installation of gravity sewers in and around the village of McConnelsville in addition to the replacement of the Riverside Drive pump station. The existing sewer line rests on top of the ground and is prone to separation. When separation occurs, raw sewage is discharged onto the ground and into local waterways. The construction of new gravity sewer will prevent further instances of raw sewage discharge.
The Village of New Lexington (Perry County) will receive $526,625 to assist with the replacement of failing infrastructure at the New Lexington Water Treatment Plant. Gradual failure of existing infrastructure is causing back-ups and leaks of untreated sludge.
Those with questions about a specific project should contact the entity receiving the grant.
The Ohio Department of Development empowers communities to succeed by investing in Ohio’s people, places, and businesses. Learn more about our work at development.ohio.gov.
(Ohio Department of Development Press Release)
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