Funding
Sewer backup prevention initiative launches in Cook County, Illinois
Homeowners looking to protect their homes from flooding can still apply for the Village’s Residential Sewer Backup Prevention Program, which offers grant funding for the installation of overhead sewers or backflow prevention devices.
$3.6 million grant helps upgrade aging water system in Harbor Beach, Michigan
The U.S. Department of Commerce has awarded a $3.6 million grant to Harbor Beach, Michigan, to improve its water infrastructure and support local manufacturing growth.
Prattsburgh, NY gets $4.9 million federal funding for water system overhaul
The funding, provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Development Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant Program, will replace outdated water mains, ensuring a safe, clean, and reliable water supply for the community.
New York's Herkimer, Ilion secure state grants for lead pipe replacement projects
Herkimer and Ilion, NY, have received nearly $5.2 million in state grants to replace lead service lines as part of New York’s $90 million initiative to improve drinking water infrastructure, with a focus on underserved communities.
Michigan invests $1 billion in water infrastructure to improve health, environment
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy is funding 72 projects under the Drinking Water and Clean Water State Revolving Funds in fiscal year 2024.
California’s EVMWD secures $102 million grant for septic-to-sewer conversion projects
The Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District (EVMWD) has secured $102 million in grant funding to support its septic-to-sewer conversion projects in the Sedco Hills and Avenues communities.
California governor signs bills to improve sewer systems, expand access to clean water
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed legislation aimed at addressing failing sewer systems in California communities, such as East Orosi. The new law gives the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) greater authority to intervene where sewer services are inadequate.
New York’s College Point completes $139 million upgrade: Water mains and sewers revamped
A $139 million infrastructure project in College Point, Queens, has been completed, upgrading over 14 miles of water mains and sewers, along with street improvements.
EPA earmarks $49 million in funding for rural, tribal wastewater infrastructure improvements
Many rural, small, and Tribal systems face unique financial and operational challenges, including aging infrastructure, workforce shortages, increasing costs, and declining rate bases. EPA’s grant funding will be used to assess the most pressing water challenges in communities.
Fresno awarded $3.7 million to replace water pipes, protect drinking water
Congressman Jim Costa has announced $3.7 million in federal funding for Fresno, California, to replace failing water pipes and protect its drinking water system infrastructure from drought.
Iowa receives federal aid to replace lead water pipes
Iowa is using federal funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to replace lead water pipes, prioritizing vulnerable communities to improve public health and water safety.
EPA launches $7.5 billion WIFIA fund to improve water infrastructure nationwide
The WIFIA program offers long-term loans to help communities implement critical water infrastructure projects, which protect public health, deliver environmental benefits, create over 60,000 good-paying jobs, protect waterways including drinking water sources, and support local economies, at a lower cost.
Alaska Communications to extend 9,100-mile fiber network with $390 million infrastructure financing
Alaska Communications is currently developing a network that spans 9,100 miles of fiber, connecting business and wholesale customers throughout the state. The company has plans to further extend its critical infrastructure to enhance connectivity in Alaska.
Massachusetts to protect children from lead drinking water with $1.3 million federal funding
The funding announced this past week was authorized by the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act and is provided to 55 states, the District of Columbia, and participating territories as grants for lead testing and remediation in schools and childcare facilities.
Senator Joe Manchin backs Pickaway waterline extension in West Virginia's Monroe County
U.S. Senator Joe Manchin has announced new funding from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to extend the Pickaway waterline in Monroe County, improving access to clean drinking water for residents of Union.
League City, Texas, advances major underground water, sewer upgrades with $308 million investment
League City, Texas, is investing $184 million to enhance its water system and $124 million for wastewater improvements as part of its Capital Improvement Program for FY2024-2028.
California to improve water infrastructure drought resiliency with $7.3 million in federal funding
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding over $7.3 million in grants in California to support four drinking water systems in underserved, small, and disadvantaged communities that will be facing drought, wildfires and other impacts of climate change.
EPA allocates $26 million to combat lead in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities
The funding was authorized by the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act and is provided to states, the District of Columbia, and participating territories as grants for lead testing and remediation in schools and childcare facilities.
EPA to invest $25.5 million in drinking water infrastructure projects across the country
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $25.5 million in grants through a new program to support drinking water systems in underserved, small, and disadvantaged communities while reducing impacts of climate change.
Parsons to oversee Manchester, N.H., $16 million Cemetery Brook Drain tunnel project
The $16 million contract, spanning three years, includes program and construction management services aimed at mitigating flood risks and eliminating combined sewer overflow (CSO) discharges into the Merrimack River.
Central Florida’s Toho Water Authority secures $188.3 million for water infrastructure expansion
The EPA has awarded a $188.3 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act loan to the Toho Water Authority to enhance water infrastructure in Polk and Osceola counties.
Coastal Alabama to receive $30 million for sewer and stormwater improvements
Governor Kay Ivey has announced nearly $30 million in funding for sewer, stormwater, and water quality improvement projects in Coastal Alabama.
Ogden City, Utah to strengthen water infrastructure, drought resilience with $42 million WIFIA loan
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.
Rochester, N.Y., begins $5 million lead service line replacement project
Construction has begun on a critical drinking water project in Rochester to replace 772 residential lead and galvanized water service lines.
Texas Water Development Board approves over $3 billion for statewide water, wastewater projects
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) approved financial assistance totaling $3,031,935,000 for water and wastewater projects through the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas (SWIFT)* program and Clean Water State Revolving Fund.
Washington state approves $21 million for emergency sewer and stormwater repairs
The Washington State Public Works Board recently approved $21 million for critical infrastructure projects, including emergency sewer and stormwater repairs, in 10 communities.
Baltimore awards $7.6 million contract for lead water line inspections
Baltimore has awarded a $7.6 million contract to Electro Scan Inc. for inspecting water service lines for lead. Electro Scan will use its proprietary technology to identify and inspect water service line materials, including lead pipes.
Brooklyn to receive 7 miles of porous pavement in $32.6 million stormwater project
The $32.6 million project aims to prevent 35 million gallons of stormwater from entering the combined sewer system annually, with construction expected to be completed by fall 2025.
FEMA to strengthen Virgin Islands wastewater infrastructure with $989 million investment
The replacement of a vast majority of wastewater sewer lines and 14 pump stations on St. Croix is made possible under the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018. This project further demonstrates FEMA’s collaboration with the territory to replace critical facilities and infrastructure destroyed during hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017.
North Carolina invests $253 million in water, wastewater infrastructure
North Carolina will allocate over $253 million to enhance drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure across the state. The funds will support 70 projects in 30 counties, focusing on emerging contaminants and lead service line replacements.
- OSHA cites Florida contractors for trench safety violations at sewer and excavation sites
- Cadiz to reuse steel from terminated Keystone XL pipeline for California groundwater project
- Lynchburg, Va., breaks ground on largest-ever Blackwater CSO tunnel project
- Biden-Harris administration invests $849 million in aging water infrastructure, drought resilience
- The EPA announces $6.2 billion in funding for Iowa and Kansas water infrastructure