DES MOINES, Iowa—Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett announced Tuesday that USDA is investing $1.2 billion to help rebuild and improve rural water infrastructure for 936,000 rural Americans living in 46 states.

Ten of the projects are assisting more than 52,000 rural Iowa residents across the state. These 10 projects are receiving a total of $59,178,000 in loan and grant funding from USDA Rural Development.  One of the ten is the Logansport Water System improvement project in Boone County.

Logansport Water System (Boone County) is receiving an $840,000 loan and a $576,000 grant to update its aging water distribution system. New water mains, meter pits and curb stops will be installed. This project will improve water service to approximately 202 residents in the Logansport subdivision, located in an unincorporated area of Boone County.

“Robust, state-of-the-art water infrastructure provides a firm foundation for economic development and prosperity in rural communities,” said Grant Menke, USDA Rural Development State Director in Iowa. “By partnering with rural communities and embracing innovation, USDA is committed to ensuring rural Iowans have the infrastructure needed to thrive.”

(contributed information USDA)