- Governor Jim Pillen encourages business and farming growth, supported by the Nebraska Department of Economic Development and Agriculture.
- Jim Pillen announced a state infrastructure investment initiative called ONE RED in Nebraska.
Nebraska provides $5 million to McCook for lead service line replacement
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What happened
Jim Pillen visited McCook to recognize the community’s use of state resources for water infrastructure improvements. McCook partnered with the Nebraska Department of Water, Energy and Environment to receive $5 million in financial assistance through Nebraska’s Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. This funding, which includes low-interest loans and loan forgiveness, is designated for replacing lead service lines.
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Why it matters
The state revolving fund programs provide financial assistance to communities for water infrastructure projects. This investment helps McCook comply with future federal requirements, which mandate that all communities replace 10% of their lead service lines annually starting in 2027.
Jim Pillen announced a state infrastructure investment initiative called ONE RED in Nebraska, encouraging business and farming growth.
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Who's involved
- Jim PillenGovernor of Nebraska who visited McCook to recognize infrastructure use.
- NebraskaState of Nebraska providing $5 million in financial assistance through its Drinking Water State Revolving Fund.
- McCookCity of McCook receiving $5 million in financial assistance for lead service line replacement.
Who could feel it
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