Petal Secures $2.25M Funding for Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements
The City of Petal, Mississippi, has received $2.25 million in funding to support the installation of two new wastewater pipes and improvements to a lift station. The project, aimed at addressing aging infrastructure and population growth, is expected to cost $5.25 million in total, with financial contributions from federal and state sources. City officials are working towards preventing potential sewage overflow and ensuring efficient wastewater management as the existing pipe nears the end of its lifespan.
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The City of Petal, Mississippi, has secured $2.25 million in funding for wastewater infrastructure improvements. The project, estimated at $5.25 million, includes the installation of two new pipes to replace an aging single pipeline beneath the Leaf River.
Funding sources include $1.75 million from U.S. Congressman Mike Ezell and $500,000 from state representative Larry Byrd. The city currently pumps nearly one million gallons of wastewater monthly to Hattiesburg and aims to enhance efficiency and prevent overflow. The project may take several years to initiate as the city seeks an additional $3 million in funding.
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