Congressman Bennie Thompson - Congressman Thompson Announces $2.8 Million in USDA Funds for the East Madison Water Association in Madison County

Congressman Bennie Thompson, Representing Mississippi 2nd District

Search Bennie's Site for Information

Press Releases

2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001

Contact: Lanier Avant (202) 225-5876

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Congressman Thompson Announces $2.8 Million in USDA Funds for the East Madison Water Association in Madison County

BOLTON, MISSISSIPPI – Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced that the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development has made a 40 year $1 million dollar guaranteed loan and $1.8 million dollar loan to the East Madison Water Association.

The Rural Development funds will be used to repaint four storage tanks, purchase a new 500 GPM well, a new elevated storage tank, and to install water mains to upgrade for improvement of the hydraulic system. The project will upgrade service for 2,610 existing users, provide for future growth potential and better fire protection and meet the demands of a growing area.

For more information you may contact Arthur J. Tate, Sr., President of the East Madison Water Association at (601) 859-2810.

Printer-Friendly Version

» Press Releases by Issue

RSS FEEDS | SITE MAP | FAQ | PRIVACY STATEMENT

Washington, D.C.
2432 Rayburn HOB
Washington, D.C. 20515
(202) 225-5876
(202) 225-5898 (Fax)

Bolton
107 West Madison Street
Bolton, MS 39041
(601) 866-9003
(601) 866-9036 (Fax)
(800) 355-9003 (In State)

Greenville
910 Courthouse Lane
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 335-9003
(662) 334-1304 (Fax)

Greenwood
509 Highway 82 West
Greenwood, MS 38930
(662) 455-9003
(662) 453-0118 (Fax)

Jackson
3607 Medgar Evers Blvd
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 946-9003
(601)-982-5337 (Fax)

Marks
P.O. Box 356
263 East Main Street
Marks, MS 38646
(662) 326-9003

Mound Bayou City Hall
PO BOX 679
106 Green Avenue, Suite 106
Mound Bayou, MS 38762
(662) 741-9003
(662) 741-9002 (Fax)