The Simpson County Water District received $314,221 from the American Recovery Plan Act also known as the Clean Water Program as part of Governor Andy Beshear’s Better Kentucky Plan. Gov. Beshear joined local officials in Simpson County on February 24 to distribute funds to the City of Franklin and Simpson Water. 

“The funding announced will help us replace leak-prone water mains,” said Jacob Cuarta, general manager of the Simpson County Water District. “This project will improve service to our customers and improve their daily lives. We’ll celebrate these funds and continue our work to bring clean water to the residents of Simpson County.” 

About Simpson County Water District 

Simpson Water is a public water utility serving more than 3,500 customers and transporting over 1.0 million gallons a day throughout Simpson County. The system includes over 370 miles of pipeline in the Simpson Water service area, which spans 260 square miles. For more information visit www.simpsonwater.com.