U.S. Senators Olympia J. Snowe and Susan Collins (R-Maine) today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded $4.2 million in funds to the Limestone Water and Sewer District for wastewater system improvements.
Specifically, the funds include a $1.1 million loan and a $3.1 million grant to assist with the project. The funding is being distributed to Maine through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Senators Snowe and Collins worked with a bipartisan group of senators to craft the legislation that became law in February.
"These funds will help the town of Limestone take the necessary steps to update and improve its water and waste disposal services," Senators Snowe and Collins said in a joint statement. "Rural communities across Maine are struggling to replace aging water systems and we are pleased that the USDA has stepped in to help Limestone enhance the efficiency and quality of these vital public services."