The projects funded will help in ensuring access to clean water in rural places.
USDA Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said: "These investments are critical for our health and safety, and in the long term for sustainable economic development.
"Investments like these in the nation’s water infrastructure also are critical to address the impact of climate change on our water supplies. The projects supported with these resources will ensure rural families have access to clean water and create jobs in communities across the country."
USDA Rural Development has invested about $11bn in new and improved water and wastewater infrastructure since 2009.
The program has benefited around 15 million rural residents and almost six million households and businesses.
USDA is providing $175m in loans and $165m in grants via the Water and Environmental Program.
It is part of more than $1.5bn USDA invested in rural water and wastewater projects in the 2014 fiscal year, which ended on 30 September.
The city of Buckland in Alaska is receiving a $45,000 grant to undertake a cost analysis for preliminary engineering and environmental reports for a proposed solid waste site.
Edgerton, Wisconsin, will receive a $7.8m loan and $2.5m grant to upgrade its 31-year-old water treatment facility.
Image: The USDA’s funding will help in upgrading rural water and wastewater systems across the country. Photo: Courtesy of Toa55/FreeDigitalPhotos.net.
