Money to be used for water system improvements
Eagle Lake Water and Sewer District is among five Maine communities that will share a total of $6,139,400 in USDA Rural Development water and waste loan and grant funds.
USDA Rural Development State Director Virginia Manuel said, “USDA Rural Development’s investment means that thousands of residents in five Maine communities have safe, reliable drinking water and access to properly working wastewater utilities. These funds also ensure that valued Maine waterways remain clean and pristine for the people who enjoy them for recreation and fishing, and for wildlife habitat.”
The Eagle Lake Water and Sewer District has been selected to receive a total of $530,000. Funds will be used to replace two existing welded steel water storage tanks built in 1966 and 1978, with two reinforced concrete tanks. The existing tanks are in need of costly repairs and painting; the new tanks will allow the facility to continue for up to the next 75 years.
