Committee member says $6–8 million needed to replace water mains; USDA financing discussed

Jul 13, 2026

Committee members said a Phase 1 water-main replacement is estimated at $6–8 million and that USDA financing may offer a 40‑year loan at roughly 3% interest with up to 40% loan forgiveness; terms were not yet in writing.

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A committee member told the board the county faces urgent work to replace several miles of water mains and laterals ahead of planned street repaving and presented a Phase 1 cost estimate of about $6 million to $8 million.

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