COLUMBUS, Ohio – Trumbull County will receive $750,000 for the construction of a wastewater collection system in Leavittsburg.
The funding is part of $5.15 million in grants awarded through the Residential Public Infrastructure Grant and Economic Development programs to upgrade water infrastructure and promote economic development in seven communities across the state.
The Leavittsburg project will improve sanitary conditions, benefiting 932 residents, a news release states.
“At the end of the day, we’re not just making investments in reliable infrastructure or economic growth – we’re investing in our people,” said Lydia Mihalik, director of the Ohio Department of Development. “Whether that’s ensuring families have access to clean water or businesses have every opportunity to thrive, we’re giving our local partners the resources to cement Ohio as the place where anyone can live their very best life.”
The Residential Public Infrastructure Grant program supports projects aimed at improving the quality of life for Ohioans by providing safe and reliable drinking water and proper disposal of sanitary waste. Eligible project activities include water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, treatment plants and household connections in communities that demonstrate the improvements mainly benefit low- and moderate-income households. The grant ceiling for the program is $750,000.
The Economic Development program supports local governments to help area businesses expand operations or prevent the loss of jobs through activities such as land acquisition, building improvements and equipment purchases. Grant funds must be used to create or retain jobs for low- and moderate-income people. The grant ceiling for the program is $500,000.