Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has approved more than $153.9 million in new funding to improve water and wastewater systems across 52 Arkansas communities, impacting more than 814,000 residents. The funds were awarded through the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission and include Clean Water Revolving Loans, Drinking Water Revolving Loans, and Small, Underserved, and Disadvantaged Communities grants.
Sanders emphasized that strong water infrastructure is critical for community growth, health, and economic development. State leaders echoed her message, noting that updated systems will help ensure safe, reliable water access for decades.
Since taking office, Sanders has directed more than $2.7 billion toward water projects across all 75 counties, making water system modernization a statewide priority.
Below is a complete breakdown of cities and funding amounts.
FULL LIST: Arkansas Cities & Funding Amounts
Clean Water Revolving Loan Fund (A–Z)
Blevins – $1,264,400
Clarksville – $36,344,429
Clinton – $2,651,410
Dawn Hill & Cynthiana POA – $3,253,848
Dyess – $3,555,345
Etowah – $450,667
Gould – $1,889,750
H2Ozarks (Benton County) – $250,000
Hardy – $1,338,202
Highland – $2,584,854
Hope – $521,830
Illinois River Watershed Partnership – $83,000
Junction City – $5,500,000
Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority – $4,096,463.50
Mayflower – $11,544,000
Mountain Pine – $7,392,000
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (A–Z)
Bentonville – $9,621,360
Bradley – $144,719
Branch – $192,225
Cushman – $435,800
Cross County Rural Water System – $5,299,037
Elaine – $4,088,990
Freedom PWA – $338,298
Garfield – $7,500,000
Hardy – $778,865
Highway 4 & 24 Water Association – $286,830
Horatio – $426,811
Keiser – $652,685
Leola – $370,395
Lincoln – $2,050,000
Little River Water Authority – $221,500
Magnolia – $3,846,901
Mountain Top PWA – $1,800,000
Mulberry – $165,594
Pangburn – $1,358,018
Quitman – $3,996,820
Sparkman – $454,341
Star City – $932,340
Trumann – $5,300,000
Tumbling Shoals PWA – $4,157,530
Vanndale-Birdeye Water Association – $210,000
Washington Water Authority – $1,222,754
Small, Underserved & Disadvantaged Communities Grants (A–Z)
Bonanza – $140,000
Dierks – $195,400
Hickory Ridge – $242,000
Ozan Creek Rural Water Authority – $97,711
Tuckerman – $294,889
Warren – $150,000
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