Trump Administration Invests $10 Million in Rural Water Infrastructure Improvements in Texas

The Trump Administration announced that the United States Department of Agriculture(USDA) is investing $268 million to modernize rural drinking water and wastewater infrastructure across the county.

The announcement was made on Tuesday, September 22 as State Director Edd Hargett announced the funds will include one project in Breckenridge.

For Stephens County, Stephens Regional Special Utility District (SUD) will use a $6.6 million loan and $4.1 million grant to install approximately 270,000 linear feet of water lines. The funds will also provide a new pump station, a ground storage tank, and a hydropneumatic tank. All appurtenances and 48 new water connections will also be included in the loan/grant.

This project will improve the water pressures and supply in the Necessity pressure plane area. The SUD is located in the city of Breckenridge and serves approximately 5,780 customers in Stephens, Throckmorton, Palo Pinto, Young, Shackelford, and Eastland Counties.

USDA Rural Development provides loans and grants to help expand economic opportunities and create jobs in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community facilities such as schools, public safety, and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural areas. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov.