Ellendale  (CSi)  The City of Ellendale and Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians will be receiving U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development funds for water and waste disposal projects.  Ellendale will receive  $2,644,000 loan and $747,020 grant to replace sewer pipe and manholes in the city to benefit nearly 1,400 residents. The Ellendale grant will be used to replace sewer pipe and manholes for the city of Ellendale. The current infrastructure is aging and large rains can cause the master lift station to become overloaded and back up onto the streets. Multiple residents have reported sewer backups in their homes.

Senator John  Hoeven states:  “Today’s grants will help residents in Ellendale and Turtle Mountain access clean, safe and reliable water by improving and updating infrastructure,”

The funds will be through the USDA’s Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant Program. Details are as follows:

Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians will receive two grants totaling $2,667,000 to construct sewer improvements and replace aging tile and to construct a water reservoir to provide a reliable water supply to residents.