Missouri Department of Natural Resources Awards $1.1 Million for Wastewater Treatment System Upgrades in Jasper City

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The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded $1.1 million to the city of Jasper for upgrades to its wastewater treatment system. The project, estimated to total $1.4 million, aims to replace aging infrastructure and improve operations and maintenance. The funding consists of a $538,000 low-interest loan and a $624,000 grant through the department's Clean Water State Revolving Fund, with the city contributing $256,380 in local funds. This financial assistance package is expected to save the city's ratepayers approximately $237,000 in interest over the loan's 20-year term.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded a $1.1 million grant to the city of Jasper for wastewater treatment system upgrades, with the project estimated to total $1.4 million.
  • The funding package consists of a $538,000 low-interest loan and a $624,000 grant from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, with the city contributing $256,380 in local funds.
  • The project aims to replace aging infrastructure and improve operations and maintenance, which is expected to save the city's ratepayers approximately $237,000 in interest over the loan's 20-year term.
  • The Clean Water State Revolving Fund finances improvements to wastewater treatment facilities, sewer collection system rehabilitation and extensions, and combined sewer overflow corrections.
  • The fund also finances security, efficiency, and conservation measures, and provides below-market interest rates and project management assistance to communities.
  • Kurt Schaefer, director of the Department of Natural Resources, emphasized that financial assistance packages like this can make a significant difference in providing effective wastewater treatment service to Missouri communities.

Statistics:

  • Estimated total project cost: $1.4 million
  • Awarded grant: $1.1 million

+ Low-interest loan: $538,000

+ Grant through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund: $624,000

  • Local funds contributed by the city of Jasper: $256,380
  • Estimated savings for the city's ratepayers in interest over the loan's 20-year term: $237,000

Sources:

  • Missouri Department of Natural Resources (Oct. 23, 2025) - "Department of Natural Resources awards $1.1 million to Jasper"

https://dnr.mo.gov/communications/news/department-natural-resources-awards-11-million-jasper