Missouri DNR grants Archie $158,000 for water project
Summary
Missouri DNR announced a $158,000 interest-free loan to the city of Archie for planning and design of drinking water system improvements. The full project is expected to cost $1.2 million with construction starting in 2028. The department estimates the loan will save ratepayers approximately $33,000 in interest over its five-year term.
What changed
Missouri DNR has awarded a $158,000 interest-free loan to the city of Archie through its Drinking Water State Revolving Fund program. The funds will cover early engineering and administrative costs while the city develops a larger funding package for its drinking water improvement project.
For Missouri municipalities and local governments with water infrastructure needs, this announcement highlights an available financing alternative to private financing. Communities with limited cash resources can access no-interest planning and design loans through the state's Financial Assistance Center, with project managers provided throughout the process. The program is funded in whole or part with EPA monies.
What to do next
- Monitor for future construction phase announcements
- Review Drinking Water State Revolving Fund eligibility for similar projects
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Tuesday, April 7, 2026
City will plan and design drinking water system improvements
JEFFERSON CITY, MO, APRIL 7, 2026 – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded a $158,000 loan to the city of Archie for planning and design work related to the city’s ongoing drinking water improvement project.
These funds will provide vital interim financing to cover early engineering and administrative costs while the city works with the department to secure a larger funding package for the drinking water project. The city expects the entire project to total $1.2 million, with construction starting in 2028.
The early planning phases of infrastructure projects often represent a significant financial burden for cash-limited communities with water and wastewater needs. The department’s goal for the planning and design loan program is to provide a cost-effective alternative to expensive private financing that allows communities to develop and deliver vital infrastructure projects for their citizens. These planning and design loans bear no interest and come with a five-year term. The department estimates its funding will save the city’s ratepayers approximately $33,000 in interest over the loan’s five-year term.
“Investing in local water infrastructure improves our drinking water systems and revitalizes Missouri communities, ensuring residents have access to clean water,” said Kurt Schaefer, director of the Department of Natural Resources.
The department’s Drinking Water State Revolving Fund finances improvements to water treatment plants, distribution systems and water storage and supply facilities. The fund also finances system interconnection and consolidation projects. Communities that borrow from the fund benefit from the below-market interest rate and from assistance a project manager provides throughout the project.
The department is committed to assisting Missouri communities with water and wastewater infrastructure improvement projects. Through its Financial Assistance Center, the department provides funding opportunities for qualified communities with water quality, wastewater and drinking water infrastructure needs. This project will be funded wholly or in part with monies received from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
For more information on wastewater and drinking water funding opportunities, visit dnr.mo.gov/water/what-were-doing/state-revolving-fund-srf.
Contact Information
Communications Office
Department of Natural Resources
P.O. Box 176
Jefferson City, MO 65102
United States
Main 573-751-1010 Toll-free 800-361-4827 communications@dnr.mo.gov
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