LITTLE ROCK — Southwest Arkansas Water Facilities Board of Hempstead County has been approved for an additional $100,000 loan from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. This project serves a current customer base of 866. These funds will be used for water system improvements and system extension.
The funding was part of an announcement by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders of $3,176,035 in financial assistance for water and wastewater projects for four entities across the state, serving more than 11,000 Arkansans.
“Arkansas is growing fast because people and businesses believe in what we’re building here,” said Governor Sanders. “That growth depends on strong infrastructure — from families counting on clean water to businesses needing reliable systems when they invest in our state. These projects will help communities ready for growth, compete for new economic opportunity, and keep Arkansas moving forward.”
“Investing in reliable water and wastewater systems is essential to protecting public health and supporting economic development in Arkansas,” said Arkansas Secretary of Agriculture Wes Ward. “Governor Sanders’ continued commitment to strengthening water infrastructure ensures that communities of every size have the resources they need to maintain critical services, plan for future growth, and meet the long‑term needs of the Arkansans they serve.”
“Strong water systems don’t happen by accident, they require consistent investment, careful planning, and responsible management,” said Chris Colclasure, Director of the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Division. “These projects reflect our ongoing work to help communities modernize aging infrastructure, address urgent system needs, and build resilient networks that will provide safe, dependable service for decades to come.”