USDA Rural Development--Earth Day 2003 Event

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Earth Day 2003: City of Clontarf, Minnesota

Loan:   $550,000
Grant:   $1,065,000
Total:   $1,615,000

Outline of Need:

The City of Clontarf's wastewater collection and treatment systems are outdated and are not in compliance with regulatory requirements. Many of the resident individual wells provide drinking water that exceeds the limits in nitrates and some have high levels of coliform bacteria, which is attributed to the current septic system.

How Rural Development Helped:

USDA Rural Development Utilities Programs provided a $550,000 loan and $1,065,000 grant to construct a new wastewater collection and treatment system. The new system will replace the residents' onsite systems.

The Results:

This project will improve water quality and the quality of life for the residents of the City of Clontarf.

Rural Development Minnesota State Director Wenzel signs a ceremonial check as Clontarf Council members and the Mayor look on

Pictured, above: Minnesota USDA Rural Development State Director Steve Wenzel signs a ceremonial check with Clontarf, MN mayor Tom Staton along with other members of the Clontarf City Council. The city of Clontarf received Rural Development grants and loans totaling $1,615,000 for a local wastewater collection and treatment system.

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