Summerville’s wastewater treatment plant is getting a massive overhaul with help from the state of Georgia.
The city will get a low-interest $2.5 million loan and $301,000 in loan forgiveness to help shore up structural problems at the plan, City Manager Russell Thompson said.
“The money will repair cracks in the basin walls, replace two worn-out filters,” Thompson said.
The money is coming to the city through the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority. This week, roughly $18 million in grants and low-interest loans were awarded to cities across the state.
“Investment in our state’s water and sewer infrastructure stimulates the economy, promotes the stewardship of our natural resources, and helps to meet Georgia’s future water needs,” said Gov. Sonny Perdue in a statement. “The projects approved today will improve water system efficiency and will ensure clean and safe water.”