Princeton Water & Wastewater Commission Receives Funding to Enhance Infrastructure System

HOPKINSVILLE, KY – The Princeton Water & Wastewater Commission received $130,000 to update the facilities plan for a wastewater treatment plant, addressing efficiency and biological hazards.  The funding, secured with assistance from Pennyrile Area Development District (PeADD) staff, comes from The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) Strategic Planning Program, which aims to support communities by promoting problem-solving, enhancing resilience, and building partnerships.

PeADD staff work in conjunction with area utility managers and personnel to assess the needs and water resources potential in the region. The goal is to provide the needed infrastructure to ensure the future well-being and continued growth of the communities of the Pennyrile district.

The purpose of the Princeton Water & Wastewater Commission’s project is to update the 201 Facilities Plan, as well as prepare other preliminary engineering work such as the survey, geotechnical investigation, environmental, and initial design to prepare for future funding opportunities.

James Noel, Superintendent of Princeton Water & Wastewater Commission stated, “Preparation is the key to maintaining a quality infrastructure system.  The Princeton Water & Wastewater Commission is appreciative of this funding which ensures our system is equipped and prepared for future enhancements.”

PeADD is a front-line project manager within the DRA footprint providing technical assistance, application support and review, and other services to DRA and those entities in their district wishing to apply for DRA funding. The ADD helps the DRA identify effective and impactful economic development projects for consideration for the DRA.