
The city will pay no interest on the 20-year loan.
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This project will install redundant distribution system components and equipment to prevent the interruption of the system during extreme weather.

The $1,400,000 DWSRF loan will finance upgrading the water distribution system. The city is eligible for principal forgiveness up to $40,000. This project will protect public health by preventing the interruption of the collection system during extreme weather. The $200,000 CWSRF loan will finance the installation of emergency bypass pumps and generators. The city is eligible for principal forgiveness up to $950,000. The loan qualifies for a reduced interest rate because of a portion of the project is a conservation activity. The city will pay 0.82% interest on the 20-year loan. This project will improve efficiency and enhance the treatment processes. The $1,900,000 CWSRF conservation loan will finance the rehabilitation of the wastewater treatment plant and lift stations. The city is eligible for principal forgiveness up to $160,000. The city will pay no interest on the 10-year loan. This project will eliminate significant inflow and infiltration. During heavy rain, the city experiences sewer spills at the wastewater treatment plant. The $800,000 CWSRF loan will finance the rehabilitation of the sewer system.

The city is eligible for principal forgiveness up to $200,000. The town will pay no interest on the 20-year loan. This project will stabilize the streambank and protect existing utilities. During Hurricane Michael, this area received 4.75 inches of rain that caused the streambank to erode and endanger the town’s water supply infrastructure. The $1,900,000 DWSRF loan will finance restoring one mile of streambank on the Mulberry River. Walker County Water and Sewerage Authority awarded a $9,000,000 CWSRF conservation loan.Thomson awarded a $8,361,000 CWSRF conservation loan.Sylvester awarded a $1,925,000 CWSRF loan.Social Circle awarded a $3,320,000 CWSRF conservation loan.

