U.S. Representative Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, announced last Friday that the Delta Regional Authority is investing nearly $3 million to improve water infrastructure in Alabama’s Black Belt through its Community Infrastructure Fund. The Perry County Water Authority was awarded $2 million, and the town of Carrollton was awarded nearly $1 million.
“I am thrilled to announce that the residents of Perry County and Carrollton will soon be getting major upgrades to their water supply,” Sewell said. “These awards will help ensure that our communities have access to clean, safe, and reliable water. I thank the Delta Regional Authority for investing in Alabama’s 7th Congressional District, and I will continue fighting to bring federal dollars to the Black Belt to address our water and sewer needs.”
“The Delta Regional Authority is pleased to invest approximately $3 million toward critical infrastructure projects that will support two communities in Central Alabama within the DRA region,” said Dr. Corey Wiggins, DRA federal co-chairman. “Thanks to these investments, Carrollton and Perry County will soon have access to improved water supply and services that will meet the needs of the families who live in these communities and the businesses who set up shop, ultimately improving their quality of life and economic vitality.”
The Perry County Water Authority will use this $2 million investment to make improvements to the water system serving the Heiberger area of Perry County, Alabama, which will reduce system water losses, lower operation and maintenance costs, mitigate health and sanitation risk, and ensure reliable water supply for residents.
The town of Carrollton will use its nearly $1 million award for a water distribution system project that will improve water services to all residents and businesses, increasing their overall quality of life.
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