DELPHOS — State loan programs are providing clean water throughout the state, including in Delphos.
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency on Friday awarded cities across the state of Ohio with funding to help improve wastewater and drinking water infrastructure. The funding is provided through the organization by a low-interest rate and principal forgiveness loan.
According to a press release, Delphos will receive three loans totaling $1.78 million. The goal is to use $1.6 million to replace service lines on South Main Street.
The second loan, totaling $115,000, will be used to replace the water main and services lines on Skinner Street. The final loan will be used to replace a Jefferson High School pump station and restore the Bredieck lift station.
Across Ohio, counties were awarded a total of $220 million. In Northwest Ohio, cities received $14.6 million.
The loan program will help counties save millions on future projects.
Gov. Mike DeWine said in the press release he planned to continue to prioritize the quality of water across the region.
“Drinking water and sewage treatment infrastructure are important components of Ohio’s economy and Ohioans’ quality of life,” DeWine said in the press release. “My administration has made clean water a priority across the state and will continue this effort moving forward.”
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