Saturday, December 21, 2024

$40 million in federal funds coming for DeKalb County water, sewer system

A bill that would provide $40 million for water and wastewater infrastructure projects in DeKalb County has been approved by the U.S. Senate and is being sent to President Joe Biden.

The Water Resources Development Act of 2024 was approved by the Senate by a vote of 97-1 on Wednesday. The funding for environmental instructure in DeKalb County was one of the priorities secured by U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.), his office said.

The funding is contained in Senate Bill 4367, "An Act to provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, and for other purposes."

The money is listed in the bill as "Dekalb County, Georgia.--$40,000,000 for water and wastewater infrastructure, including drinking water and water treatment, in DeKalb County, Georgia."

The measure also provides funding for 10 other Georgia counties and the city of Porterdale.