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Shenandoah water system project receives USDA funding

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(Shenandoah) — Efforts to expand the city of Shenandoah’s water system have received a significant financial boost from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins announced Saturday during her visit to the Iowa State Fair roughly $152 million in investments for 19 rural development projects in Iowa. The projects include hospital upgrades, water system and road improvements, and economic development across more than a dozen counties.

Among the recipients was the city of Shenandoah, including a $1 million grant and $8.8 million loan to improve its water supply and distribution. The funds will primarily go towards the construction of two new wells and a transmission main.

The Southwest Regional Water District is also receiving a $2 million loan to replace six-inch pipes with 10-inch pipes—reducing water loss and increasing supply capacity.

A complete list of recipients and the full USDA release is available here.

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