The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has announced 49 grants totaling $191.2 million from the state’s American Rescue Plan (ARP) fund for regionalization, water reuse, and resource protection, and a state strategic project.
The City of Crossville, in partnership with Crab Orchard Utility District, has been awarded a grant for more than $8.1 million to address regional drinking water needs by installing a new interconnection facility between the two entities. This project will help the region meet its growing water supply demand.
The Town of Monterey will receive almost $1.2 million to address its severe drainage problems by cleaning creek banks. Additionally, the Town will work to identify if areas may be utilized for bioretention, detention, or other means of stormwater runoff management.
The City of Cookeville will use almost $4 million in American Rescue Plan funds to replace existing overhead electric lines from the raw water intake to the water treatment plant with underground electric lines, as well as install a generator for auxiliary power. This project will enhance emergency preparedness and prevent power interruptions due to natural disasters.