Funding will go to 10 projects to bolster water and sewer infrastructure statewide

FRANKFORT, KY - On May 23, 2024, Gov. Andy Beshear announced $13.2 million to improve clean water and sewer infrastructure statewide. The funding will go to 10 projects across the commonwealth.

“Every Kentuckian deserves high quality water and sewer infrastructure,” said Gov. Beshear. “We’re investing in all of our people, ensuring nobody is left behind. When we invest in critical infrastructure, we set our communities up for success for years to come.”

The funding will go to the below projects:

- $2,880,000 will go to the Livingston County Fiscal Court. This project will increase the capacity of the Crittenden-Livingston Water District’s water treatment plant to better serve their customers while also allowing for more water to go to the city of Marion.

- $1,250,000 will go to the city of Gamaliel. This project will replace aging waterlines and improve service to 164 households.

- $819,624 will go to the Harlan County Fiscal Court. This project will extend public sewer service to over 90 homes for the first time.

- $808,500 will go to the city of Hindman. This project will upgrade the city’s water meters for 640 homes.

- $1,250,000 will go to the city of Lancaster. This project will build new sewer line and a major wastewater lift station, improving service for over 1,600 Kentuckians.

- $1,200,000 will go to the city of Marion. This project will make improvements to water storage capacity the city’s water treatment plant.

- $1,250,000 will go to the city of Mortons Gap. The project will help rehabilitate the city’s sewer system, improving service to 473 homes.

- $1,250,000 will go to the city of Sacramento. The project will replace over 15,000 feet of sewer line, improving service to 277 homes.

- $1,250,000 will go to the city of Salyersville. The project will rehabilitate seven lift stations and install new sewer line, providing first-time public sewer service to over 1,500 homes.

- $1,250,000 will go to the city of Trenton. The project will replace over 45,000 feet of waterlines, improving service to 372 homes.

“Water security is one of the most important things for any community, not only for the safety and health of our residents, but for economic viability and security in the future as well.” said Livingston County Judge/Executive Teris Swanson. “The importance of this project cannot be overstated, and we are so blessed and thankful for all the support we have received so far. Thank you, Team Kentucky.”

The funding comes from Kentucky’s Community Development Block Grant – Public Facilities program. The Public Facilities program provides funding primarily to develop Kentucky’s water and wastewater systems.