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 NEWS RELEASE
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Rural Development Idaho Public Affairs Officer: Angelina Rios www.rd.usda.gov/Idaho Press Contact: rd.press@usda.gov
These Investments Provide Reliable Infrastructure for nearly 12,000 People
 (Boise, ID, April 8, 2026) – U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Idaho State Director Rick D. Youngblood announces that Idaho will receive $38 million for critical water and wastewater upgrades.
“Water is one of our most precious natural resources and is essential for everyone’s quality of life. Investing in Idaho’s water and wastewater systems means investing directly in you,” said Youngblood. "These investments safeguard the health of our families, support our communities, and strengthen the natural resources every Idahoan depends on."
Through USDA Rural Development's Water and Environmental Programs, these investments will help upgrade aging water systems, improve drinking water, wastewater collection, and treatment facilities modernizing critical infrastructure to improve quality of life for thousands of residents statewide.
Water Improvements:
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Cascade in Valley County received a $3.98 million loan and a $526,000 grant
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Hagerman in Gooding County received a $4.8 million loan and an $800,000 grant
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Hollister in Twin Falls County received a $40,000 grant
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Shelley in Bingham County received a $14 million loan
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Priest River in Bonner County received a $45,000 grant
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Cedar Springs Community Water Inc. in Bonner County received a $40,000 grant
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Swan Lake Culinary Water Company in Bannock County received a $25,000 grant
Waste Water Improvements:
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Elk River in Clearwater County received a $600,000 loan and a $1.92 million grant
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Kooskia in Idaho County received an $875,000 loan and a $1.96 million grant
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Parma in Canyon County received $3.88 million loan and a $3.18 million grant
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Pierce in Clearwater County received a $1.37 million grant
USDA Rural Development can assist rural communities with the construction of water and waste facilities through the Water and Environmental Programs. These programs help rural communities to obtain the technical assistance and financing necessary to develop drinking water and waste disposal systems. Safe drinking water and sanitary waste disposal systems are vital not only to public health, but also to the economic vitality of rural America.
For more information on USDA Rural Development investments in rural America, visit the Rural Data Gateway. The Rural Data Gateway is an online tool that strengthens USDA Rural Development partnerships with rural people, entrepreneurs, government officials and Congress by making investment data accessible to the public. For more information on these programs, view a list of program contacts at www.rd.usda.gov/id. To update your subscription preferences and receive the latest news, project stories and stakeholder announcements, visit the USDA Rural Development subscriber page. To stay connected follow us on X at x.com/idaho_rd.
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