Ohio EPA announces funding for Coshocton County infrastructure project
Ohio EPA Director Laurie A. Stevenson and her team came to town to announce that Coshocton will receive $500,000 in H2Ohio Funding for its project to construct a new drinking waterline to connect West Lafayette to Coshocton’s water system. Pictured from left are West Lafayette Village Council President Christie Maurer, Coshocton Mayor Mark Mills, and Stevenson.
The Ohio EPA had exciting news to share with Coshocton County officials during a press conference held Feb. 21 at city hall.
Ohio EPA Director Laurie A. Stevenson and her team came to town to announce that Coshocton will receive $500,000 in H2Ohio Funding for its project to construct a new drinking waterline to connect West Lafayette to Coshocton’s water system.
“I’m very happy to be here,” Stevenson said. “I’m excited about this project and what the future holds.”
H2Ohio is an initiative of Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and ensuring a clean drinking water supply for Ohioans is a main focus of the plan. DeWine felt the project here in Coshocton was a good example of regional cooperation and one that would help ensure safe water for an additional 2,300 residents.
The proposed project consists of a booster station and approximately 31,500 feet of drinking waterline to connect the village of West Lafayette to the city of Coshocton’s drinking water system. The project will replace the existing West Lafayette water treatment plant, which is currently threatened by ground water contamination, and install approximately 13,000 feet of additional waterlines in the village.
“Throughout the state, providing safe drinking water is a key goal of H2Ohio,” Stevenson said. “Governor DeWine’s H2Ohio plan is enabling Ohio EPA to extend available funding to help communities like West Lafayette and Coshocton address their water needs.”
The total project is estimated to cost approximately $7.4 million. The H2Ohio funds will help support this project and make the project more affordable for the area. The project is also receiving grants from the Community Development Block Grant and Appalachian Regional Commission. In addition, the project had secured $3 million in principal forgiveness and the balance of the project will be covered by no interest loan funds, both from Ohio EPA’s state revolving loan fund.
“This really is a collaborative effort started by my predecessor,” said Coshocton Mayor Mark Mills. “I can’t take credit for it, but I will see it through. I’m proud to be able to do it for the people of Coshocton and West Lafayette. Thank you for your help and continued support.”
West Lafayette Village Council President Christie Maurer also expressed her appreciation.
“Thank you to everyone who was involved in this,” she said. “This is something the village needed and I’m happy to be part of it. Thank you to everyone.”
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