EPA recognizes outstanding clean water and drinking water projects
(UI) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has acknowledged the outstanding achievements of 32 infrastructure projects in clean water and drinking water sectors. These projects, partially financed by the Clean Water State Revolving Fund and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund programs, were honored under EPA’s AQUARIUS and PISCES national recognition initiatives.
The EPA's recognition underscores the transformative impact of collaborative efforts at the federal, state, and local levels in enhancing water quality and safeguarding public health. Bolstered by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, a historic milestone, these programs are poised to support future endeavors in water infrastructure.
"EPA Acting Assistant Administrator for Water Bruno Pigott expressed enthusiasm, stating, 'Communities across the country are tackling water infrastructure challenges ranging from removing lead pipes to improving infrastructure resilience to climate change to addressing emerging contaminants. I am thrilled to recognize innovative infrastructure projects that are delivering cleaner, safer water for communities while providing insights that can be replicated across the country.' Pigott also emphasized the substantial investments facilitated by President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, totaling $50 billion."
The AQUARIUS program commends projects within the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund that demonstrate innovation, sustainability, and public health protection. Among the notable projects recognized in the 2023 AQUARIUS program are:
- City of Harrington, Delaware – Water Main System Improvements (Excellence in Innovative Financing)
- Duck Lake Water Association, Washington – Johnson Creek-Duck Lake Consolidation Project (Excellence in System Partnerships)
- White Mountain Apache Housing Authority, Arizona – Apache Pine Housing Project (Excellence in Community Engagement)
- Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Authority, New Mexico – South Valley Drinking Water Project, Phases 7B, 7C, and 7D (Excellence in Public Health Protection)
- City of Homer, Alaska – Seawall Armor Rock Project (Excellence in Climate Change Mitigation and Resiliency)
- City of Benton Harbor, Michigan – City-Wide Lead Service Line Replacements (Excellence in Creative Solutions)
Similarly, the PISCES program lauds innovative initiatives under the Clean Water State Revolving Fund. Noteworthy projects recognized in the 2023 PISCES program include:
- Athens County, Ohio — Athens County Commissioners US 50 Sanitary Sewer Improvements Phase six and seven (Excellence in Innovative Financing)
- Town of Carlisle, South Carolina — Carlisle/Union Regional Sewer Extension (Excellence in System Partnerships)
- City of Newark, Delaware — Rodney Dormitory Site Storm Water Management Park (Excellence in Community Engagement)
- City of Ripley Sanitary Board, West Virginia — Ripley Wastewater Treatment Plant (Excellence in Environmental and Public Health Protection)
- Spokane Conservation District, Washington — Farmed Smart Certification & Direct Seed Loan Implementation Program (Excellence in Creative Solutions)
For a comprehensive list of honored projects and additional details about the AQUARIUS and PISCES Programs, visit EPA’s official website.
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