Wes Hickman (202-224-5972) or Kevin Bishop (864-250-1417)

WASHINGTON-  U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham and Jim DeMint today announced Barrineau Public Utilities Company in Lake City will receive a $545,200 grant and a $1,250,000 loan to provide water service to the Moore’s Crossroads, Terrell’s Crossroads, Springs’ Crossroads, and Horse Branch communities.

The funds will be used for the installation of 53,930 feet of eight-inch waterline; 29,052 feet of six-inch waterline; and 9,978 feet of three-inch waterline. 

The grant and loan were awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture as part of the agency's merit-based or competitive allocation process.

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