Ogden City, Utah to strengthen water infrastructure, drought resilience with $42 million WIFIA loan
(UI) – At an event with Ogden Mayor Ben Nadolski, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Deputy Assistant Administrator for Water Mae Wu announced a $42 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to Ogden City, Utah. This WIFIA loan will help the city replace aging water pipes to reduce leaks and save millions of gallons of water each day.
Ogden City is revitalizing its water supply system to be more efficient and resilient, with the added benefit of releasing more water into the Ogden River, which feeds the Great Salt Lake. With this WIFIA loan, the city plans to replace two aging, leaking water lines—the Wellfield water line that conveys groundwater to the Ogden City Treatment Plant and the Ogden Canyon water line that transports treated drinking water to communities.
“Investing in this critical water pipeline will save not only millions of gallons of drinking water each day, but also protects surrounding waters including Pineview Reservoir, Willard Bay and the Great Salt Lake. It’s exciting to see this project push forward so it can benefit Utah families,” said Rep. Calvin Musselman, R-West Haven.
EPA’s WIFIA loan will provide low-cost, flexible financing that will save Ogden City $5 million on this critical water infrastructure project. In addition, $34 million in federal funding through the Utah Drinking Water State Revolving fund will support this project. Construction associated with this effort is expected to create over 1,200 jobs.
“EPA’s WIFIA loans are helping communities make infrastructure investments that will protect critical water resources in the face of increasing demands and climate challenges,” said EPA Regional Administrator KC Becker. “By taking advantage of EPA’s WIFIA program, Ogden City is prioritizing a safe and sustainable drinking water supply for its residents.”
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