From Rob Mortiz of Stephens Media:
Two recent federal Environmental Protection Agency studies concluded it would take about $5 billion to rehabilitate or replace the old and broken water systems in the state and another $400 million to repair and upgrade the sewer systems.
Arkansas Natural Resources Commission finance manager David Fenter noted that ANRC received $50 million in stiumulus funds for these types of projects, yet received requests totaling $550 million.