Grants News Release (Region 6): EPA Awards Over $475,000 to Assist in Developing a Wastewater Treatment System

EPA Awards Over $475,000 to Assist in Developing a Wastewater Treatment System

Funds will be used by the Northwest Arkansas Conservation Authority

 

(Dallas, Texas – May 27, 2010)  The Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $477,000 to the Northwest Arkansas Conservation Authority (NACA) to develop a wastewater treatment system capable of supporting the Northwest Arkansas region and provide for cleaner and healthier streams in the Illinois River Basin.  The Northwest Arkansas Conservation Authority is currently formed by the ten cities of Bentonville, Bethel Heights, Cave Springs, Centerton, Elm Springs, Highfill, Lowell, Springdale, Rogers, and Tontitown.  The funds will provide for a portion of the engineering and final design phase of the wastewater conveyance system and will not be used for construction activities.

 

Additional Information on EPA grants:  http://www.epa.gov/region6/gandf/index.htm

 

More about activities in EPA Region 6:  http://www.epa.gov/region6

 

EPA audio file is available at http://www.epa.gov/region6/6xa/podcast/may2010.html

 

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For more information contact Dave Bary at 214-665-2200 or R6press@epa.gov

View all Region 6 News Releases

 

 

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