cramerbabbsoctWashington (CSi)   Congressman Kevin Cramer welcomed the announcement the United States Deepartment of Agriculture (USDA) approved $2.3 million in grants and loans for rural water projects in North Dakota.

The Stutsman Rural Water District will receive a $330,400 Water and Waste Disposal Loan for a cost overrun on Phase 2B of its capital improvement and expansion project. The City of Leeds will receive a loan of $1.08 million, a grant of $335,000 and a $575,500 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) grant used for sanitary sewer improvements.

Cramer says, “Quality drinking water and modern sewer systems are basic necessities for all North Dakotans. These projects will help enhance the quality of life for the families in Stutsman County and the city of Leeds.”