USDA Invests in Water Infrastructure Upgrades for the Anna-Jonesboro Water Commission

U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Illinois State Director Jesus Ortega has announced that the Anna-Jonesboro Water Commission will receive $11.115 million for critical water infrastructure upgrades.

"Under the leadership of President Donald J. Trump and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, USDA Rural Development is committed to ensuring access to safe, reliable water throughout rural Illinois," said Ortega. "This project will improve water access for Union County residents and will improve economic opportunities for families and businesses in the region."

Rural Development financing for the project will consist of a $10.565 million loan and $550,000 grant through the agency's Water and Environment Program. The project includes rehabilitating the commission's water treatment plant and 500,000-gallon water storage tank, as well as construction of a new well, replacement of 11,885 feet of water main line and upgrades to the booster pumps. The existing groundwater supply in the area is diminishing, and the system's water main line has exposed pipe due to a creek washout. This project will improve water distribution to a population of 11,424 in Union County.

USDA Rural Development can assist rural communities with the construction of water and waste facilities through the Water and Environmental Programs . These programs help rural communities to obtain the technical assistance and financing necessary to develop drinking water and waste disposal systems. Safe drinking water and sanitary waste disposal systems are vital not only to public health, but also to the economic vitality of rural America.

USDA Rural Development invests in rural America with programs to promote rural prosperity. These programs expand access to high-speed internet, electricity, and transportation infrastructure, and support economic growth, healthcare, education, housing, and other community essentials. Discover more investment details and historical data in the Rural Data Gateway and learn more about the agency at www.rd.usda.gov/il .