Freeport receives $31 million for new well
The City of Freeport, Illinois, will receive $31 million in state and federal funding to improve drinking water capacity and safety. Funding from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency's Emerging Contaminants grant and forgivable loans will cover the building of Well 12, a well house treatment facility, and infrastructure distribution installations to the well, which will be built at the south entrance of Krape Park on Forest Road.
Well 12 is part of a continued effort to replace aging infrastructure and improve water quality in the City.
Fehr Graham, which serves as City Engineer, helped Freeport apply for the grants and loans.
Construction is expected to be completed by late 2027.
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Freeport secures $31M for new drinking water well | WTVO
The city of Freeport has secured $31 million in state funding to construct a new drinking water well, marking a significant improvement for the city's water system.
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