Nelsonville, OH New Wastewater Treatment Plant

On February 29, after assistance and funding through RCAP, Nelsonville, OH hosted their ribbon-cutting ceremony for their new Wastewater Treatment Plant. Ohio RCAP State Contract Manager, Kurtis Strickland, was present to celebrate and speak about the project funding.

The project was 64% grant funded, through USDA, OWDA, and ARC. The Ohio Public Works Commission also contributed a $374,000 loan enhancement grant used to pay for interest accrued during construction.

Project Details
Treatment Capacity:
1.2 Million Gallons Per Day
Wet Weather Capacity:
4.8 Million Gallons Per Day
Project Cost: $21,246.000

Regional Treatment Facility serving the City of Nelsonville, Village of Buchtel, Village of Murray City, and the unincorporated Carbon Hill area in Hocking County.

Phase 2 Project Funding
USDA Grant: $9,540,000
USDA Loan: $7,706,000
OEPA Principal Forgiveness: $3,000,000
OWDA Grant: $750,000
ARC Grant: $250,000
Total = $21,246,000
64% Grant Funded

The Ohio Public Works Commission also contributed a $374,000 loan enhancement grant used to pay for interest accrued during construction.

Congratulations, Nelsonville!