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Virginia localities receive nearly $20 million in federal loans, grants for water-related projects

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Three water quality-related projects in Virginia will be receiving a total of nearly $20 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. George Mason University will receive a $132,000 grant to fund an investigation into the health risks polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) found in rural landfills. Wythe County will receive an almost $10.9 million loan and a $2.7 million grant.

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Virginia localities receive nearly $20 million in federal loans, grants for water-related projects

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Three water quality-related projects in Virginia will be receiving a total of nearly $20 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), as part of the department's effort to fund rural infrastructure projects nationwide. According to the USDA, George Mason University will receive a $132,000 grant to fund an investigation into the health risks polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) found in rural landfills may pose to …

5 months ago·Richmond, United States

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