Van Hollen, Alsobrooks, McClain Delaney Announce Over $11 Million to Improve Grantsville’s Wastewater Treatment Plant

Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks and U.S. Congresswoman April McClain Delaney (all D-Md.) announced $11,259,000 in federal funding to upgrade the Town of Grantsville's wastewater treatment plant. This investment, comprised of a $9,989,000 grant and a $1,270,000 loan, will help the plant meet current and future permit standards set by the Maryland Department of the Environment; connecting to approximately 590 homes in Grantsville and the neighboring communities of Jennings, Chestnut Ridge, and the Goodwill Retirement Community in Garrett County.

“Wastewater treatment infrastructure is essential for protecting the health and safety of Marylanders and our environment. This federal funding will support much-needed upgrades to ensure the Grantsville treatment plant is well-equipped to serve the needs of the town and its surrounding communities for years to come,” said Senator Van Hollen.

“We need modern, up-to-date wastewater treatment centers in order to have healthy Marylanders,” said Senator Alsobrooks. “That’s why getting this kind of federal investment to the Town of Grantsville’s wastewater treatment plant is critical, and I look forward to continuing to work with Senator Van Hollen and Congresswoman McLain Delaney to deliver for Garrett County.”

“The health and effectiveness of our wastewater treatment plants is critical infrastructure that we must not take for granted. I’m glad to join my colleagues in delivering this funding to upgrade the Grantsville treatment plant and provide safe, clean water access to hundreds of Marylanders in Garrett County,” said Congresswoman McClain Delaney.

The federal funding is provided through the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Water and Waste Disposal Loans and Grants Program, which the lawmakers support robust investment in, in order to help modernize water infrastructure across our communities.