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The United Sates Department of Agriculture (USDA) Acting State Director for Rural Development Kansas Dan Fischer announced that USDA is investing $16,155,000 toward nine community projects across the state.

Burr Oak has received a $968,000 loan and a $1,549,000 grant that will be used toward improvements on the city’s water distribution system. The project will make upgrades to the water storage tank as well as painting the interior and exterior. The proposed improvements will replace approximately 30,000 feet of waterline, install 114 new meters, along with valves and hydrants. Additional funding for this project includes a $330,000 Kansas Department of Commerce Community Development Block Grant and a $75,000 Dane G. Hanson Foundation Grant. This project will provide safe and reliable water to the community for years to come.