April 20, 2009
Monday Headlines: Texas Reaching Decision on Stimulus Projects
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) is in the process of reviewing approximately 1,000 applications for the state’s $340 million in economic stimulus funds for drinking water and sewer projects. The TWDB is focusing on shovel ready projects that make an immediate impact on the economy.
Headlines
Three Pennsylania communities in the Johnstown Regional System will receive nearly $12 million in loan-interest loans through PENNVEST to meet state mandates to reduce sewer oveflows.
A day before the Bosotn Marathon, some businesses had a mess on their hands on Sunday after a massive water main break flooded the streets.
A massive water main break in Bensalem, Pennsylvania on Sunday afternoon caused the road to buckle and left nearly 300 homes without water.
Officials in Niagra Falls presented their plan on Monday for helping a group of residents recover from a ruptured water main that caused extensive damage to homes last month.
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Marion, Ohio
Monroe, Louisiana
Williamston, South Carolina
