The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded $3.39 million in financial assistance to the village of Freeburg for improvements to its wastewater treatment system. The village expects to complete the project by December 2027.

The project will include extensive treatment system upgrades intended to improve long-term reliability and regulatory compliance. It also includes refinancing bonds previously issued to cover project design costs.

Funding consists of a $1.36 million loan and a $2 million grant through the department’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund. The department estimates the financing will save Freeburg ratepayers more than $2 million in principal and approximately $580,000 in interest over the loan’s 20-year term.

The improvements are expected to extend the wastewater system’s service life and improve its efficiency.