EPA Sends $2.4B to States to Boost Water Infrastructure

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking steps to improve water infrastructure across the United States through the allocation of over two billion dollars in funding.

The EPA announced on February 27th that grants of two billion, four hundred million dollars will be sent to 48 states, the District of Columbia, and five U.S. territories in order to provide reliable access to clean drinking water, better protection from floods and water contamination, and the rehabilitation and improvement of wastewater and drinking water infrastructure.

The EPA stated that these grants will provide assistance for schools, infrastructure projects, and water systems in over 23,000 rural and underserved communities. In particular, this funding will significantly reduce the risk of water-related health hazards like lead contamination.

The EPA will use a variety of funding sources to provide assistance to low-income, rural, and underserved communities. This includes grants funded through the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA), the State Revolving Funds (SRF), and the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF).

The funds will help communities in various ways, such as by increasing access to clean drinking water and improving the protection of water sources. Additionally, the funds will help fund water infrastructure projects, improve existing water treatment and delivery systems, create flood protection systems, and restore vital wetlands and waterways.

The EPA’s announcement is part of a larger effort to improve water infrastructure nationwide in order to ensure American citizens have access to clean drinking water and are protected from potential flooding and other water contamination.

These grants mark a significant investment in infrastructure and will help ensure American citizens have access to safe and reliable water for years to come.