Thomasville, Georgia, faces significant challenges with its outdated wastewater infrastructure, which poses health risks, particularly in underserved areas. City officials, led by assistant manager Sheryl Sealy, emphasize the urgent need for modernization. After applying for federal assistance, the city was awarded a nearly $20 million grant from the EPA to enhance its wastewater system, build a resilience hub, and upgrade housing. However, just as the city felt secure, it received a termination notice for the funding, indicative of broader issues under the Trump administration regarding environmental grant support.
James Sexton is overcome by emotion while cleaning up the debris of his house on May 18, 2025, in the community of Sunshine Hills outside of London, Kentucky.
We have wastewater infrastructure that is old. It ' s critical that we do the work to replace this.
The grant itself was really a godsend for us.
We felt, you know, a little taken off guard when the bottom did let out for us.
#wastewater-infrastructure #epa-grants #environmental-health #community-resilience #thomasville-georgia
Collection
[
|
...
]