Department of Natural Resources awards $40,000 grant to Keytesville…

City will evaluate wastewater system improvements

JEFFERSON CITY, MO, JUNE 28, 2024 - The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded a $40,000 Clean Water Engineering Report Grant to the city of Keytesville to evaluate the city's wastewater system.

The grant offers funding to qualified communities to help cover engineering costs of evaluating wastewater system improvements. Keytesville will use the grant to identify wastewater system improvements needed to continue reliable service to the area, meet permit requirements and reduce stormwater infiltration into sewer collection pipes. The facility plan should be complete in November 2025.

Wastewater systems are essential infrastructure that support the health and economic vitality of every thriving community. This grant will help the community determine what actions are needed to address current wastewater needs and to plan for future development.

The department is committed to assisting Missouri communities with water and wastewater infrastructure improvement projects. Through its Financial Assistance Center, the department provides funding opportunities for qualified communities with water quality, wastewater and drinking water infrastructure needs. This project will be funded wholly or in part with monies received from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

For more information on wastewater and drinking water funding opportunities, visit dnr.mo.gov/water/business-industry-other-entities/financial-opportunities/financial-assistance-center.