Natural State News

On January 18, 2023, the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Commission approved $13,244,307 for three water and wastewater projects serving more than 226,000 Arkansans. The projects are as follows: − Lonoke White Public Water Authority, Cleburne County, received a $12,970,441 loan from the Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund to construct a 1-million-gallon water storage tank. The current customer base for this project is 101,000. − Town of Imboden, Lawrence County, received a $170,866 loan from the Water, Sewer, and Solid Waste Fund to improve the wastewater treatment plant. The current customer base for this project is 340. − Central Arkansas Water, Pulaski County, received a $103,000 loan from the Water Development Fund for the CAW-Wrightsville project. The current customer base for this project is 125,000. More information about the Natural Resource Division’s water and wastewater programs can be found at agriculture.arkansas.gov/natural-resources/divisions/water-development/water-and-wastewater-funding/ or by contacting Debby Dickson at debra.dickson@agriculture.arkansas.gov or 501-682-0548. Learn more about the Arkansas Department of Agriculture at agriculture.arkansas.gov/. The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is dedicated to the development and implementation of policies and programs for Arkansas agriculture, forestry, and natural resources to keep its farmers and ranchers competitive in national and international markets while conserving natural resources and ensuring safe food, fiber, and forest products for the citizens of the state and nation. The Arkansas Department of Agriculture offers its programs to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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