Jefferson Reporter

U.S. Senators Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville have secured $3.5 million for the City of Greenville, Alabama, as part of the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. This funding will support the Water Works and Sewer Board of Greenville in developing two new production wells to enhance the water supply.

The new wells aim to facilitate the recharge and recovery of the Ripley Aquifer formation around Greenville. The funds will also be allocated for constructing water transmission mains, an elevated water tank, and a groundwater well treatment plant to ensure that both Greenville and Butler County can meet current and future clean water demands.

“When I joined the Appropriations Committee, I promised to return your hard-earned taxpayer dollars home to Alabama. I am proud to have secured $3.5 million for the City of Greenville. These funds would enable the Water Works and Sewer Board of Greenville to make significant water supply improvements with the creation of two new production wells. This will help families and small businesses across Butler County,” said Senator Britt.

“Ensuring Alabama’s growing rural communities have access to clean and safe drinking water continues to be a top priority for my work in D.C. I’m proud to work alongside Senator Britt to advocate for much-needed funds for the Water Works and Sewer Board of the City of Greenville. I look forward to seeing continued growth for Greenville and Butler County as a whole,” stated Senator Tuberville.

“On behalf of Butler County Water Supply District, we are extremely grateful for Senator Britt and Senator Tuberville’s commitment to our existing infrastructure to ensure clean drinking water for today and in the future. This project will have a generational impact on our community,” said Greenville Mayor Dexter McClendon.

As a member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senator Britt recently voted to advance the FY25 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. The legislation now awaits consideration by the full Senate.