Missouri receives $289 million for water infrastructure
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources awarded $289 million to the Missouri American Water Company for upgrades to the St. Louis Central Water Treatment Plant. This is the largest drinking water loan in the department’s history and will cover the project’s entire cost.
The project will replace and upgrade several components at the St. Louis Central Water Treatment Plant to maintain and operate a water system that meets current drinking water quality standards and provides reliable water service well into the future. The project is expected to reach completion by December 2029.
“We are gratified to be able to provide this record loan as part of the financial services we offer for upgrading water and wastewater systems across [the state],” said Director of the Department of Natural Resources Kurt Schaefer. “We will continue to fund upgrades to water infrastructure… to provide Missourians with safe and abundant drinking water while preserving our water resources.”
