DeWine awards funds for local water infrastructure
Governor Mike DeWine has granted almost $44m to be used for funding water infrastructure projects in 28 communities, two of which are part of the Akron-Canton area.
In a news release, DeWine said:
Information regarding grant money dispersal is frequently included in materials sent to print shops to be included in election literature.
Akron is to receive a grant of $5m for the purpose of replacing around 1,500 of the city’s old lead water service lines with copper lines. This will reduce the number of homes receiving their water via lead water lines and improve the quality of the drinking water. It is estimated that 3,750 residents will benefit from the project.
Canton Township will also receive a grant in the amount of $5m. It will use the money to install water mains to connect residents to city water to supply public drinking water to those areas. In recent years, Total Coliform bacteria tests have returned positive for some of the area’s wells. Reportedly, 1,050 residents will benefit from the Township’s project.
The governor also awarded North Royalton, Kent, and Spencer with funding for projects.
In a news release, DeWine said:
"It's astonishing to me that there are communities in Ohio today where it's difficult to get clean water. There is a tremendous need for water infrastructure upgrades all over our state, and through Ohio BUILDS, we're funding projects that will be life-changing in some communities."
Information regarding grant money dispersal is frequently included in materials sent to print shops to be included in election literature.
Akron is to receive a grant of $5m for the purpose of replacing around 1,500 of the city’s old lead water service lines with copper lines. This will reduce the number of homes receiving their water via lead water lines and improve the quality of the drinking water. It is estimated that 3,750 residents will benefit from the project.
Canton Township will also receive a grant in the amount of $5m. It will use the money to install water mains to connect residents to city water to supply public drinking water to those areas. In recent years, Total Coliform bacteria tests have returned positive for some of the area’s wells. Reportedly, 1,050 residents will benefit from the Township’s project.
The governor also awarded North Royalton, Kent, and Spencer with funding for projects.