Altavista, VA - The Town of Altavista is pleased to announce that U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine have successfully secured $3,000,000 in Congressionally Directed Spending in the Fiscal Year 2026 federal budget to support major upgrades to the Town of Altavista’s Wastewater Treatment Plant. This funding follows the town’s formal application submitted through Senator Warner’s office.

“I’m thrilled to deliver this federal funding to Altavista so that the town can modernize their wastewater treatment plant. This improved and more cost-effective infrastructure will be critical to the health and wellbeing of local residents and businesses,” said Sen. Warner.

The awarded funds will enable the Town to replace aging wastewater treatment equipment, implement more cost-effective treatment processes, significantly reduce power consumption, and increase the facility’s overall treatment capacity and resiliency. These improvements are essential for ensuring long-term operational reliability and protecting water quality for residents, businesses, and downstream communities.

"The Town is grateful for the leadership of Senator Mark Warner and the support of Senator Tim Kaine, as well as their staff members, in assisting us with funding for our wastewater treatment plant project. Having efficient and dependable systems is critical for our citizens and businesses. This funding will go a long way to support the improvements we need,” said Mayor Reggie Bennett.

The proposed project will:

• Restore the plant’s effective rated capacity and improve operational reliability.
• Significantly reduce aeration requirements, leading to lower energy usage and operational costs.
• Enhance treatment capabilities to meet current and future regulatory requirements.
• Improve system resiliency and extend the useful life of critical infrastructure.

Town officials emphasize that this investment represents a vital step toward modernizing local infrastructure and supporting sustainable community growth.

“The Town of Altavista is grateful for the strong support from Senators Warner and Kaine,” said Tom Fore Director of Public Services “This funding will help us ensure that our wastewater treatment operations remain efficient, resilient, and capable of serving our community well into the future.”

The Town will continue coordinating with federal and state partners as the project advances toward design and implementation.

 For further information or media inquiries, please contact:

 Gary Shanaberger, Town Manager, Town of Altavista

Phone: 434-369-5001 ext. 102                                

Email: glshanaberger@altavistava.gov     

Tom Fore, Director of Public Services, Town of Altavista

Phone: 434-369-5001 ext. 161

Email: twfore@altavistava.gov