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R.I. Infrastructure Bank Provides $550,000 In Septic System Loan Financing For Johnston & Scituate Programs

For Immediate Release: December 3, 2024

December 3, 2024

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank, the state’s central hub for financing infrastructure improvements for municipalities, businesses, and homeowners, has closed on a $250,000 loan for the Town of Johnston and a $300,000 loan for the Town of Scituate to allow both communities to make 0% interest loans to qualifying homeowners to repair or replace failing septic systems and cesspools. The loans are being made via the Infrastructure Bank’s Community Septic System Loan Program.

“Repairing or replacing old septic and cesspool systems can be a real financial challenge for homeowners,”

Bill Fazioli, Executive Director of Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank. “That is why we are pleased to provide $550,000 in Community Septic System Loan Program assistance to Johnston and Scituate so they can offer eligible homeowners 0% interest loans to repair or replace these systems. This is a smart program that benefits both homeowners and the environment.”