WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Sen. Mark R. Warner issued the following press release:
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $3 million in grant funding to support major upgrades to the Town of Altavista's wastewater treatment plant. The funding will improve the plant's operational reliability, lower energy usage and the associated costs, enhance treatment capabilities, and improve system resiliency to extend the useful life of critical infrastructure. The project will also create 273 jobs.
"High-quality water infrastructure is critical to the health and well-being of all Virginians," said the senators. "We're thrilled to have helped deliver this federal funding to Altavista to help the town create jobs...