China Receives $500,000 from American Rescue Plan for Wastewater Treatment Upgrades
WATER INFRASTRUCTURE & DESALINATION
The city of China has been approved for $500,000 in funding through the American Rescue Plan Act for upgrades to its wastewater treatment plant. Residents express support for the investment, which is seen as overdue. The funding, awarded in 2023, will aid in developing infrastructure in rural Jefferson County, with hopes for further improvements to the water system and drinking water filtration.

Feb 22, 2026, 6:26 AM