The $198,200 generator project was accomplished using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, which were authorized by the U.S. Department of Treasury. Every municipality and county in the United States received ARPA funding. The City of Clinton and Henry County each contributed $99,100 of their ARPA funds to the project.
“We are extremely grateful to the City of Clinton and the Henry County Commissioners for allocating a portion of their ARPA funds to acquire and install a backup generator at our Water Treatment Facility,” stated Randy Taylor, HCWC Board President. “This on site back-up generator will provide assurance that we can continue to produce safe drinking water for our customers in the event of prolonged power outages.”
Clinton Mayor Carla Moberly added, “The Clinton City Council has been thoughtful and careful with delegating the ARPA funds we received. The addition of the 500kW generator at the HCWC Treatment Facility was a high priority. Cost sharing with Henry County helped make this possible.”
Approximately 16,650 individuals in Clinton, PWSD #3, PWSD #4, Calhoun PWS, Urich PWS and Blairstown PWS will benefit from the project.
