WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced that the House of Representatives passed legislation that included $3,048,000 in funding for a project to replace the water tower in Buhl. Specifically, the funds will be used to replace the city's water tower and construct new water and sewer lines that will provide basic utility services for the development of the City of Buhl's South Industrial Park. Klobuchar and Smith requested the funding and U.S. Representative Pete Stauber (R-MN) led the effort in the House. The bill now goes to the Senate for final passage. 

“Buhl is attracting new businesses and the city’s infrastructure needs to be updated to meet the growing demand for utility services. The federal grant I secured will deliver resources for the water tower replacement project and expand other key infrastructure in Buhl,” said Klobuchar. 

“Access to clean water is critical for safeguarding public health and keeping our communities strong. Thanks to this federal funding, Buhl’s residents and businesses are getting a major upgrade to their water infrastructure, ensuring a reliable and safe supply of clean water for decades to come,” said Smith. “It’s also going to help boost the local economy. Adding new lines to support the city’s South Industrial Park will help pave the way to growing and attracting new businesses and bringing in more jobs to the area. This is a win-win for the people of Buhl.”  

Klobuchar and Smith have been actively involved in securing this federal funding for projects benefiting communities across the state through a process called “Congressionally Directed Spending” (CDS). During the CDS process, Klobuchar and Smith have considered project proposals and advocated for funding in close coordination with leaders from across the state.

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