DNR awards $14.1 million to Jefferson City for wastewater treatment improvements

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ)

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources awarded $14.1 million in financial assistance to Jefferson City for upgrades to its wastewater treatment system, according to a Monday press release from the DNR.

The assistance is expected to cover the project’s total cost and the improvements should be completed by September 2025, the release says.

The project is expected to improve operations and maintenance of the city’s wastewater treatment system by replacing aging infrastructure, according to the release. The funding consists of a $14.1 million low-interest loan, which is estimated to save customers approximately $4.6 million in interest over the loan’s 20-year term.

“Grants and low-interest loans through the State Revolving Fund help Missouri communities fund treatment system improvements they might not have been able to undertake otherwise,” DNR Director Dru Buntin said. “Projects like this help protect public health and the environment, which improves the quality of life for Missourians.”