Six different Illinois projects have received funding under the USDA Rural Development’s Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant Program. It’s all about replacing aging infrastructure says state-acting rural development director Molly Hammond.

In addition to Bethany, funding has been awarded to the EJ Water Cooperative; McClure-East Cape Girardeau Public Water District; the village of Brownstown; Fayette Water Company; and the Raleigh Water District.

Information on USDA Rural Development programs is available at “rd.usda.gov/il”.