PUBLIC NOTICE
MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND RURAL WATER SYSTEMS IMPROVEMENTS BOARD CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
West Harrison Water and Sewer District Harrison County, Mississippi Distribution Improvements
DWI-L240277-02 June 13, 2025
All projects funded by the Local Governments and Rural Water Systems Improvements Board (Board) under the Drinking Water Systems Improvements Revolving Loan Fund (DWSIRLF) undergo a review to determine whether the proposed project will have a significant impact on the environment. In making this determination, it is assumed that all of the facilities and actions recommended in the facilities plan will be implemented. The facilities plan for this project is “SRF PHASE 2 WATER DISTRIBUTION IMPROVEMENTS West Harrison Water & Sewer Districts” by the Chiniche Engineering and Surveying.
The proposed project includes installation of approximately 12 miles of water mains with appurtenances to connect 220 unserved customers in the area of Vidalia Road, Edwin Ladner Road, and JP Ladner Road. The estimated project cost and anticipated loan amount is $6,428,785.
The Board has determined that the proposed project meets the criteria for receiving a categorical exclusion from further environmental review. However, this determination can be revoked if significant adverse information becomes available. If you have any comments regarding the proposed project, please send them to Rohana Yamat, Mississippi State Department of Health/DWSRF, P. O. Box 1700, Jackson, Mississippi 39215-1700, phone (601) 576-7526 no later than August 29, 2025.
Lester C. Herrington, Jr., P.E., BCEE, CPM Chairman
Local Governments and Rural Water Systems Improvements Board Director
Office of Environmental Health Mississippi State Department of Health
