Oliver Springs receives USDA grant for wastewater collection system

The town of Oliver Springs will receive a $734,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) as part of $808 million in federal investments in water and wastewater infrastructure, including more than $18.3 million in the state of Tennessee. The grant will complete the rehabilitation of Oliver Springs’ wastewater collection system. Corrections to the existing sewer infrastructure will prevent overflows at the treatment plant and improve water quality in the area. This project will benefit the approximately 3,200 customers within the service area. Previous funding includes a $7.5 million USDA loan and grant.