EPA announces $113M for Washington drinking water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure upgrades
SEATTLE (Feb. 21, 2024) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced over $113,812,000 from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda for Washington drinking water and clean water infrastructure upgrades. The funding is part of the over $50 billion investment in water infrastructure upgrades from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law – the largest such investment in American history. Today’s announcement will support essential water infrastructure that protects public health and treasured water bodies across the state. Almost half of this funding will be available as grants or principal forgiveness loans, ensuring funds reach underserved communities most in need of investments in water infrastructure.
“President Biden’s Investing in America agenda continues to transform communities for the better with this latest infusion of funds for critical water infrastructure projects,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. “With $50 billion in total, the largest investment in water infrastructure in our nation’s history, EPA will enable communities across the nation to ensure safer drinking water for their residents and rebuild vital clean water infrastructure to protect public health for decades to come.”
“All Americans, no matter your zip code, deserve safe and clean water,” said EPA Region 10 Administrator Casey Sixkiller. “These historic investments give our local communities and tribal governments the crucial dollars needed to help replace aging water infrastructure such as lead pipes, improve wastewater and sanitation, and clean up dangerous toxins like PFAS in our water.”
“Every community in Washington depends on clean water,” said Governor Jay Inslee. “Through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Biden Administration is supporting important investments in drinking water and wastewater treatment facilities. Working together, we are building healthier communities and a healthier environment.”
Communities across the country are facing water infrastructure challenges. Many cities and towns have aging water infrastructure – old, broken or lead pipes carrying drinking water and wastewater treatment plants in need of major upgrades. Some communities struggle to maintain adequate stormwater infrastructure to effectively manage flood impacts from climate change and others need to upgrade their water treatment to address emerging contaminants like PFAS.
The funding EPA announced for Washington is part of a $5.8 billion investment through the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds, one of EPA’s signature water investment programs. This multi-billion-dollar investment will fund state-run, low-interest loan programs to address key challenges, with $2.6 billion going to the Clean Water SRF for wastewater and stormwater infrastructure and $3.2 billion going to the Drinking Water SRF for drinking water infrastructure nationwide. Today’s announcement includes allotments for Bipartisan Infrastructure Law General Supplemental funds and Emerging Contaminant funds for SRF programs for fiscal year 2024. EPA anticipates announcing allocations for billions of dollars in additional resources for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Lead Service Line Replacement fund later this spring.
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in Action in Washington
Since 2022, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has injected $401,836,000 into water infrastructure projects across the state protecting public health, preserving water resources, and creating jobs.
To learn about the intended uses of the SRFs in Washington -- and to see how prior years’ funding has been used -- go to:
http://www.doh.wa.gov/CommunityandEnvironment/DrinkingWater/WaterSystemAssistance/DrinkingWaterStateRevolvingFundDWSRF
https://ecology.wa.gov/About-us/How-we-operate/Grants-loans/Find-a-grant-or-loan/Water-Quality-grants-and-loans
To view stories about how the unpreceded investments from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law are transforming communities across the country, visit EPA’s new Investing in America’s Water Infrastructure Storymap. To read more about some additional projects that are underway, see EPA’s recently released Quarterly Report on Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funded Clean Water and Drinking Water SRF projects
Background
The Drinking Water State Revolving Funds and the Clean Water State Revolving Funds have been the foundation of water infrastructure investments for more than 30 years, providing low-cost financing for local projects across America. SRF programs are critically important programs for investing in the nation’s water infrastructure. They are designed to generate significant and sustainable water quality and public health benefits across the country. Their impact is amplified by the growth inherent in a revolving loan structure – payment of principal and interest on loans made are available to address future needs.
For more information, including state-by-state allocation of 2024 funding, and a breakdown of EPA State Revolving Fund funding available through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, please visit the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund website and the Clean Water State Revolving Fund website.
“President Biden’s Investing in America agenda continues to transform communities for the better with this latest infusion of funds for critical water infrastructure projects,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. “With $50 billion in total, the largest investment in water infrastructure in our nation’s history, EPA will enable communities across the nation to ensure safer drinking water for their residents and rebuild vital clean water infrastructure to protect public health for decades to come.”
“All Americans, no matter your zip code, deserve safe and clean water,” said EPA Region 10 Administrator Casey Sixkiller. “These historic investments give our local communities and tribal governments the crucial dollars needed to help replace aging water infrastructure such as lead pipes, improve wastewater and sanitation, and clean up dangerous toxins like PFAS in our water.”
“Every community in Washington depends on clean water,” said Governor Jay Inslee. “Through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Biden Administration is supporting important investments in drinking water and wastewater treatment facilities. Working together, we are building healthier communities and a healthier environment.”
Communities across the country are facing water infrastructure challenges. Many cities and towns have aging water infrastructure – old, broken or lead pipes carrying drinking water and wastewater treatment plants in need of major upgrades. Some communities struggle to maintain adequate stormwater infrastructure to effectively manage flood impacts from climate change and others need to upgrade their water treatment to address emerging contaminants like PFAS.
The funding EPA announced for Washington is part of a $5.8 billion investment through the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds, one of EPA’s signature water investment programs. This multi-billion-dollar investment will fund state-run, low-interest loan programs to address key challenges, with $2.6 billion going to the Clean Water SRF for wastewater and stormwater infrastructure and $3.2 billion going to the Drinking Water SRF for drinking water infrastructure nationwide. Today’s announcement includes allotments for Bipartisan Infrastructure Law General Supplemental funds and Emerging Contaminant funds for SRF programs for fiscal year 2024. EPA anticipates announcing allocations for billions of dollars in additional resources for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Lead Service Line Replacement fund later this spring.
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in Action in Washington
Since 2022, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has injected $401,836,000 into water infrastructure projects across the state protecting public health, preserving water resources, and creating jobs.
To learn about the intended uses of the SRFs in Washington -- and to see how prior years’ funding has been used -- go to:
http://www.doh.wa.gov/CommunityandEnvironment/DrinkingWater/WaterSystemAssistance/DrinkingWaterStateRevolvingFundDWSRF
https://ecology.wa.gov/About-us/How-we-operate/Grants-loans/Find-a-grant-or-loan/Water-Quality-grants-and-loans
To view stories about how the unpreceded investments from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law are transforming communities across the country, visit EPA’s new Investing in America’s Water Infrastructure Storymap. To read more about some additional projects that are underway, see EPA’s recently released Quarterly Report on Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funded Clean Water and Drinking Water SRF projects
Background
The Drinking Water State Revolving Funds and the Clean Water State Revolving Funds have been the foundation of water infrastructure investments for more than 30 years, providing low-cost financing for local projects across America. SRF programs are critically important programs for investing in the nation’s water infrastructure. They are designed to generate significant and sustainable water quality and public health benefits across the country. Their impact is amplified by the growth inherent in a revolving loan structure – payment of principal and interest on loans made are available to address future needs.
For more information, including state-by-state allocation of 2024 funding, and a breakdown of EPA State Revolving Fund funding available through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, please visit the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund website and the Clean Water State Revolving Fund website.
Biden-Harris Administration announces $63.3 million for Puerto Rico drinking water infrastructure upgrades as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda
NEW YORK (Feb. 20, 2024) - Today, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced over $63.3 million from President Biden's Investing in America agenda for Puerto Rico drinking water and clean water infrastructure upgrades. While the State Revolving Funds have been a foundational source of water infrastructure investments since 1988, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, under the Biden-Harris Administration is infusing an additional $50 billion—the largest such investment in American history. Almost half of this funding will be available as grants or principal forgiveness loans, ensuring funds reach communities who have been historically disinvested in, and most in need of, water infrastructure improvements. Most importantly, the state revolving funds provide states with the flexibility they need to respond to their most critical issues.
“President Biden’s Investing in America agenda continues to transform communities for the better with this latest infusion of funds for critical water infrastructure projects,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. “With $50 billion in total, the largest investment in water infrastructure in our nation’s history, EPA will enable communities across the nation to ensure safer drinking water for their residents and rebuild vital clean water infrastructure to protect public health for decades to come.”
“We are investing in clean water and providing millions of dollars to improve our region’s water infrastructure while safeguarding people’s health, enhancing the environment, and boosting local economies,” said EPA Regional Administrator Lisa F. Garcia. “This is a critical moment in time to upgrade water infrastructure in Puerto Rico and for making these vital improvements, particularly in communities that need it most.”
“My administration is committed to ensuring that our people have access to essential services such as clean water, which has a direct impact on the health and safety of our Puerto Rican families. That is why we're being diligent with every funding opportunity available to modernize our critical infrastructure and make it resilient. EPA has been a constant helping hand to the American citizens of Puerto Rico, and today $63.3 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will bolster our joint efforts to protect our water resources, improve our infrastructure, and safeguard the health of our people. I am grateful for the support of the Biden-Harris administration, and in particular the EPA, in our collective goal of ensuring the well-being of our people,”, said the Governor of Puerto Rico, Pedro R. Pierluisi.
Communities across the country are facing water infrastructure challenges. Many cities and towns have aging water infrastructure – old, broken or lead pipes carrying drinking water and wastewater treatment plants in need of major upgrades. Some communities struggle to maintain adequate stormwater infrastructure to effectively manage flood impacts from climate change and others need to upgrade their water treatment to address emerging contaminants like PFAS.
The funding EPA announced for Puerto Rico is part of a $5.8 billion investment through the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds (SRF), one of EPA’s signature water investment programs. This multi-billion-dollar investment will fund island-run, low-interest loan programs to address key challenges, with $2.6 billion going to the Clean Water SRF for wastewater and stormwater infrastructure and $3.2 billion going to the Drinking Water SRF for drinking water infrastructure. Today’s announcement includes allotments for Bipartisan Infrastructure Law General Supplemental funds and Emerging Contaminant funds for SRF programs for fiscal year 2024. EPA anticipates announcing allocations for billions in additional resources in fiscal year 2024 for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Lead Service Line Replacement fund later this Spring.
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in Action in Puerto Rico
Since 2022, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has injected $229,571,000 into water infrastructure projects across the country protecting public health, preserving water resources, and creating jobs
In Puerto Rico, a portion of the DWSRF went to Vieques to provide low interest financing for costs associated with the planning, design and construction of eligible drinking water improvement projects and activities to protect human health. $2.5 M were assigned to Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (PRASA) for a new construction project which includes the demolition of the existing Punta Lima Tank and the construction of a new tank in the same place and with similar dimensions. This project will benefit approximately 4,819 families of the municipality of Vieques and Culebra, which are considered environmental justice communities.
These investments are unprecedented and transformational. To view some stories about how Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has impacted communities across the country, access the Investing in America’s Water Infrastructure Storymap here. To see some additional projects see this Quarterly Report.
Background
The Drinking Water State Revolving Funds and the Clean Water State Revolving Funds have been the foundation of water infrastructure investments for more than 30 years, providing low-cost financing for local projects across America. SRF programs are critically important programs for investing in the nation’s water infrastructure. They are designed to generate significant and sustainable water quality and public health benefits across the country. Their impact is amplified by the growth inherent in a revolving loan structure – payment of principal and interest on loans made are available to address future needs.
For more information, including state-by-state allocation of 2023 funding, and a breakdown of EPA State Revolving Fund funding available through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, please visit the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund website and the Clean Water State Revolving Fund website.
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“President Biden’s Investing in America agenda continues to transform communities for the better with this latest infusion of funds for critical water infrastructure projects,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. “With $50 billion in total, the largest investment in water infrastructure in our nation’s history, EPA will enable communities across the nation to ensure safer drinking water for their residents and rebuild vital clean water infrastructure to protect public health for decades to come.”
“We are investing in clean water and providing millions of dollars to improve our region’s water infrastructure while safeguarding people’s health, enhancing the environment, and boosting local economies,” said EPA Regional Administrator Lisa F. Garcia. “This is a critical moment in time to upgrade water infrastructure in Puerto Rico and for making these vital improvements, particularly in communities that need it most.”
“My administration is committed to ensuring that our people have access to essential services such as clean water, which has a direct impact on the health and safety of our Puerto Rican families. That is why we're being diligent with every funding opportunity available to modernize our critical infrastructure and make it resilient. EPA has been a constant helping hand to the American citizens of Puerto Rico, and today $63.3 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will bolster our joint efforts to protect our water resources, improve our infrastructure, and safeguard the health of our people. I am grateful for the support of the Biden-Harris administration, and in particular the EPA, in our collective goal of ensuring the well-being of our people,”, said the Governor of Puerto Rico, Pedro R. Pierluisi.
Communities across the country are facing water infrastructure challenges. Many cities and towns have aging water infrastructure – old, broken or lead pipes carrying drinking water and wastewater treatment plants in need of major upgrades. Some communities struggle to maintain adequate stormwater infrastructure to effectively manage flood impacts from climate change and others need to upgrade their water treatment to address emerging contaminants like PFAS.
The funding EPA announced for Puerto Rico is part of a $5.8 billion investment through the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds (SRF), one of EPA’s signature water investment programs. This multi-billion-dollar investment will fund island-run, low-interest loan programs to address key challenges, with $2.6 billion going to the Clean Water SRF for wastewater and stormwater infrastructure and $3.2 billion going to the Drinking Water SRF for drinking water infrastructure. Today’s announcement includes allotments for Bipartisan Infrastructure Law General Supplemental funds and Emerging Contaminant funds for SRF programs for fiscal year 2024. EPA anticipates announcing allocations for billions in additional resources in fiscal year 2024 for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Lead Service Line Replacement fund later this Spring.
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in Action in Puerto Rico
Since 2022, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has injected $229,571,000 into water infrastructure projects across the country protecting public health, preserving water resources, and creating jobs
In Puerto Rico, a portion of the DWSRF went to Vieques to provide low interest financing for costs associated with the planning, design and construction of eligible drinking water improvement projects and activities to protect human health. $2.5 M were assigned to Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (PRASA) for a new construction project which includes the demolition of the existing Punta Lima Tank and the construction of a new tank in the same place and with similar dimensions. This project will benefit approximately 4,819 families of the municipality of Vieques and Culebra, which are considered environmental justice communities.
These investments are unprecedented and transformational. To view some stories about how Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has impacted communities across the country, access the Investing in America’s Water Infrastructure Storymap here. To see some additional projects see this Quarterly Report.
Background
The Drinking Water State Revolving Funds and the Clean Water State Revolving Funds have been the foundation of water infrastructure investments for more than 30 years, providing low-cost financing for local projects across America. SRF programs are critically important programs for investing in the nation’s water infrastructure. They are designed to generate significant and sustainable water quality and public health benefits across the country. Their impact is amplified by the growth inherent in a revolving loan structure – payment of principal and interest on loans made are available to address future needs.
For more information, including state-by-state allocation of 2023 funding, and a breakdown of EPA State Revolving Fund funding available through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, please visit the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund website and the Clean Water State Revolving Fund website.
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La Administración Biden-Harris anuncia $63.3 millones para mejoras en la infraestructura de agua potable de Puerto Rico como parte de la agenda “Investing in America” del presidente Biden
NUEVA YORK (20 de febrero de 2024) - La Agencia Federal de Protección Ambiental de los Estados Unidos (EPA, por sus siglas en inglés) anunció más de $63.3 millones de la agenda “Investing in America” del presidente Biden para mejoras en la infraestructura de agua potable y agua limpia de Puerto Rico. Si bien los Fondos Rotativos Estatales (SRF, por sus siglas en inglés) han sido una fuente fundamental de inversiones en infraestructura hídrica desde 1988, la Ley Bipartidista de Infraestructura (BIL, por sus siglas en inglés), bajo la Administración Biden-Harris, inyectará $50 mil millones adicionales; la mayor inversión de este tipo en la historia de los Estados Unidos. Casi la mitad de estos fondos estarán disponibles en forma de subvenciones o préstamos de condonación de capital, lo que garantizará que los fondos lleguen a las comunidades en las que históricamente no se ha invertido en mejoras en la infraestructura hídrica y que más las necesitan. Lo más importante es que los SRF brindan a los estados la flexibilidad que necesitan para responder a sus problemas más críticos.
“La agenda de ‘Investing in America’ del presidente Biden continúa mejorando a las comunidades con esta última infusión de fondos para proyectos cruciales de infraestructura hídrica”, indicó el administrador de la EPA, Michael S. Regan. “Con $50 mil millones en total, la mayor inversión en infraestructura hídrica en la historia de nuestra nación, la EPA permitirá a las comunidades de todo el país garantizar agua potable más segura para sus residentes y reconstruir infraestructura vital de agua limpia para proteger la salud pública en las próximas décadas”.
“Estamos invirtiendo en agua limpia y proporcionando millones de dólares para mejorar la infraestructura hídrica de nuestra región, a la vez que protegemos la salud de las personas, mejoramos el medioambiente e impulsamos la economía local”, precisó la administradora regional de la EPA, Lisa F. García. “Este es un momento crucial para mejorar la infraestructura de agua en Puerto Rico y para hacer estas mejoras vitales, particularmente en las comunidades que más lo necesitan”.
“Mi administración está comprometida a asegurar que nuestra gente tenga acceso a servicios esenciales como el agua potable, lo que tiene un impacto directo en la salud y seguridad de nuestras familias puertorriqueñas. Es por eso que somos diligentes con todas las oportunidades de financiamiento disponibles para modernizar nuestra infraestructura crítica y hacerla resiliente. La EPA ha sido una mano amiga constante para los ciudadanos estadounidenses de Puerto Rico, y hoy $63.3 millones del BIL reforzarán nuestros esfuerzos conjuntos para proteger nuestros recursos hídricos, mejorar nuestra infraestructura y proteger la salud de nuestra gente. Agradezco el apoyo de la administración Biden-Harris, y en particular de la EPA, en nuestro objetivo colectivo de asegurar el bienestar de nuestro pueblo”, expresó el gobernador de Puerto Rico, Pedro R. Pierluisi.
Las comunidades de todo el país se enfrentan a desafíos de infraestructura hídrica. Muchas ciudades y pueblos tienen una infraestructura de agua longeva: tuberías viejas, rotas o de plomo que transportan agua potable, además de instalaciones para el tratamiento de aguas residuales que necesitan mejoras infraestructurales y de tratamiento. Algunas comunidades, difícilmente, mantienen una infraestructura adecuada de recogido y disposición de aguas pluviales para manejar eficazmente los impactos de las inundaciones exacerbadas por el cambio climático. Otras necesitan mejorar su tratamiento de aguas potables y residuales para abordar los contaminantes emergentes como las sustancias perfluoroalquiladas (conocidas como PFAS).
Los fondos anunciados por la EPA para Puerto Rico forman parte de una inversión de $5.8 mil millones a través de los SRF tanto de agua limpia (CWSRF, por sus siglas en inglés) como de agua potable (DWSRF, por sus siglas en inglés); uno de los programas más emblemáticos de inversión en agua de la EPA. Esta inversión multimillonaria financiará programas de préstamos a bajo interés administrados por la Isla para abordar desafíos claves, al destinar $2.6 mil millones al CWSRF para infraestructura de aguas residuales y pluviales y $3.2 mil millones al DWSRF para infraestructura de agua potable. El anuncio incluye asignaciones para fondos suplementarios generales del BIL y fondos de contaminantes emergentes destinados a programas de SRF para el año fiscal 2024. La EPA espera anunciar asignaciones de miles de millones en recursos adicionales en el año fiscal 2024 para el fondo de reemplazo de líneas de servicio principales del BIL a finales de esta primavera.
Ley Bipartidista de Infraestructura en acción en Puerto Rico
Desde 2022, el BIL ha inyectado $229,571,000 en proyectos de infraestructura hídrica en todo el País para proteger la salud pública, preservar los recursos hídricos y crear empleos.
En Puerto Rico, una parte de los DWSRF se destinó a Vieques con el fin financiar con un bajo interés los costos asociados con la planificación, el diseño y la construcción de proyectos y actividades elegibles orientadas a mejorar el agua potable y proteger la salud humana. Se asignaron $2.5 millones a la Autoridad de Acueductos y Alcantarillados de Puerto Rico (AAA) para un nuevo proyecto de construcción que incluye la demolición del tanque existente de Punta Lima y la construcción de un nuevo tanque en el mismo lugar y con dimensiones similares. Este proyecto beneficiará aproximadamente a 4,819 familias de Vieques y Culebra, consideradas comunidades que requieren justicia ambiental.
Estas inversiones no tienen precedentes y son transformadoras. Para ver algunas historias sobre cómo el BIL impacta a comunidades de todo el País, acceda a la página de infraestructura de agua de “Investing in America” acceda aquí. Para ver algunos proyectos adicionales, consulte este Reporte Trimestral.
Antecedentes
Los CWSRF y DWSRF han sido la base de inversiones en infraestructura hídrica durante más de 30 años, aportando financiamiento de bajo costo para proyectos locales en todo Estados Unidos y sus territorios. Están diseñados para generar beneficios significativos y sostenibles en la calidad del agua y la salud pública de todo el país. Su impacto se amplifica con el crecimiento inherente en una estructura de préstamos rotativos: el pago del monto principal y los intereses de los préstamos otorgados están disponibles para atender necesidades futuras.
Para obtener más información, que incluye la asignación de fondos de 2023 por cada estado, y un desglose de los SRF de la EPA disponibles a través del BIL, visite el sitio web DWSRF y el sitio web del CWSRF.
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“La agenda de ‘Investing in America’ del presidente Biden continúa mejorando a las comunidades con esta última infusión de fondos para proyectos cruciales de infraestructura hídrica”, indicó el administrador de la EPA, Michael S. Regan. “Con $50 mil millones en total, la mayor inversión en infraestructura hídrica en la historia de nuestra nación, la EPA permitirá a las comunidades de todo el país garantizar agua potable más segura para sus residentes y reconstruir infraestructura vital de agua limpia para proteger la salud pública en las próximas décadas”.
“Estamos invirtiendo en agua limpia y proporcionando millones de dólares para mejorar la infraestructura hídrica de nuestra región, a la vez que protegemos la salud de las personas, mejoramos el medioambiente e impulsamos la economía local”, precisó la administradora regional de la EPA, Lisa F. García. “Este es un momento crucial para mejorar la infraestructura de agua en Puerto Rico y para hacer estas mejoras vitales, particularmente en las comunidades que más lo necesitan”.
“Mi administración está comprometida a asegurar que nuestra gente tenga acceso a servicios esenciales como el agua potable, lo que tiene un impacto directo en la salud y seguridad de nuestras familias puertorriqueñas. Es por eso que somos diligentes con todas las oportunidades de financiamiento disponibles para modernizar nuestra infraestructura crítica y hacerla resiliente. La EPA ha sido una mano amiga constante para los ciudadanos estadounidenses de Puerto Rico, y hoy $63.3 millones del BIL reforzarán nuestros esfuerzos conjuntos para proteger nuestros recursos hídricos, mejorar nuestra infraestructura y proteger la salud de nuestra gente. Agradezco el apoyo de la administración Biden-Harris, y en particular de la EPA, en nuestro objetivo colectivo de asegurar el bienestar de nuestro pueblo”, expresó el gobernador de Puerto Rico, Pedro R. Pierluisi.
Las comunidades de todo el país se enfrentan a desafíos de infraestructura hídrica. Muchas ciudades y pueblos tienen una infraestructura de agua longeva: tuberías viejas, rotas o de plomo que transportan agua potable, además de instalaciones para el tratamiento de aguas residuales que necesitan mejoras infraestructurales y de tratamiento. Algunas comunidades, difícilmente, mantienen una infraestructura adecuada de recogido y disposición de aguas pluviales para manejar eficazmente los impactos de las inundaciones exacerbadas por el cambio climático. Otras necesitan mejorar su tratamiento de aguas potables y residuales para abordar los contaminantes emergentes como las sustancias perfluoroalquiladas (conocidas como PFAS).
Los fondos anunciados por la EPA para Puerto Rico forman parte de una inversión de $5.8 mil millones a través de los SRF tanto de agua limpia (CWSRF, por sus siglas en inglés) como de agua potable (DWSRF, por sus siglas en inglés); uno de los programas más emblemáticos de inversión en agua de la EPA. Esta inversión multimillonaria financiará programas de préstamos a bajo interés administrados por la Isla para abordar desafíos claves, al destinar $2.6 mil millones al CWSRF para infraestructura de aguas residuales y pluviales y $3.2 mil millones al DWSRF para infraestructura de agua potable. El anuncio incluye asignaciones para fondos suplementarios generales del BIL y fondos de contaminantes emergentes destinados a programas de SRF para el año fiscal 2024. La EPA espera anunciar asignaciones de miles de millones en recursos adicionales en el año fiscal 2024 para el fondo de reemplazo de líneas de servicio principales del BIL a finales de esta primavera.
Ley Bipartidista de Infraestructura en acción en Puerto Rico
Desde 2022, el BIL ha inyectado $229,571,000 en proyectos de infraestructura hídrica en todo el País para proteger la salud pública, preservar los recursos hídricos y crear empleos.
En Puerto Rico, una parte de los DWSRF se destinó a Vieques con el fin financiar con un bajo interés los costos asociados con la planificación, el diseño y la construcción de proyectos y actividades elegibles orientadas a mejorar el agua potable y proteger la salud humana. Se asignaron $2.5 millones a la Autoridad de Acueductos y Alcantarillados de Puerto Rico (AAA) para un nuevo proyecto de construcción que incluye la demolición del tanque existente de Punta Lima y la construcción de un nuevo tanque en el mismo lugar y con dimensiones similares. Este proyecto beneficiará aproximadamente a 4,819 familias de Vieques y Culebra, consideradas comunidades que requieren justicia ambiental.
Estas inversiones no tienen precedentes y son transformadoras. Para ver algunas historias sobre cómo el BIL impacta a comunidades de todo el País, acceda a la página de infraestructura de agua de “Investing in America” acceda aquí. Para ver algunos proyectos adicionales, consulte este Reporte Trimestral.
Antecedentes
Los CWSRF y DWSRF han sido la base de inversiones en infraestructura hídrica durante más de 30 años, aportando financiamiento de bajo costo para proyectos locales en todo Estados Unidos y sus territorios. Están diseñados para generar beneficios significativos y sostenibles en la calidad del agua y la salud pública de todo el país. Su impacto se amplifica con el crecimiento inherente en una estructura de préstamos rotativos: el pago del monto principal y los intereses de los préstamos otorgados están disponibles para atender necesidades futuras.
Para obtener más información, que incluye la asignación de fondos de 2023 por cada estado, y un desglose de los SRF de la EPA disponibles a través del BIL, visite el sitio web DWSRF y el sitio web del CWSRF.
Siga a la Región 2 de la EPA en X y visite nuestra página en Facebook. Para obtener más información sobre la Región 2 de la EPA, visite nuestro sitio web.
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Public meeting scheduled to update community on status of Lower Neponset River Superfund Site
BOSTON (Feb. 21, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will be holding a public meeting to update the community on current site status, including work that occurred in 2023, what's planned for 2024, and how Community Advisory Groups (CAGs) serve as an important tool for community involvement at Superfund Sites.
The community is invited to attend in person:
6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Hyde Park Community Center (BCYF) located at 1179 River Street, Hyde Park, MA 02136
Join by phone or Zoom:Call: (646) 828-7666, then dial 1601636105#Meeting ID: 160 163 6105Pass code: 21952095Zoom: visit www.epa.gov/neponsetriver.
Background
The Lower Neponset River Superfund site consists of a 3.7-mile section of the Neponset River between its confluence with Mother Brook (in Hyde Park, Massachusetts (MA)) and the Walter Baker Dam (in Dorchester/Milton, MA). Based on preliminary studies, this portion of the river contains sediment contaminated with elevated levels of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). The Lower Neponset River channel ranges from approximately 40 feet to 300 feet wide and comprises an estimated 40 acres within or bordering the City of Boston (Hyde Park, Mattapan, and Dorchester sections) and the Town of Milton, MA. The site is bordered by residential, commercial, industrial, and public parcels of land, including the Neponset River Greenway.
From 2002 through 2006, the United States Geological Survey (USGS), in cooperation with the Massachusetts Executive Office of Environmental Affairs Riverways Program and the EPA, conducted studies which included the Lower Neponset River in Boston and Milton. According to the USGS report, the PCB concentrations substantially increased in sediment core samples collected downstream of the Mother Brook confluence. In 2006 and 2007, Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) oversaw a large removal of contaminated sediments in Mother Brook, which feeds into the Neponset River. In 2013, MassDEP conducted sediment core sampling to further evaluate PCBs in Neponset River sediments at four areas along the Neponset River.
In October 2015, MassDEP requested that the EPA evaluate the Neponset River for potential listing on the National Priorities List (NPL) as the surface water, sediment, and fish within the Neponset River and Estuary are contaminated with PCBs. On March 16, 2022, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) listed the Lower Neponset River site on the National Priorities List.
For general site information please visit www.epa.gov/neponsetriver.
For general CAG information, please visit www.epa.gov/superfund/superfund-community-advisory-groups.
The community is invited to attend in person:
6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Hyde Park Community Center (BCYF) located at 1179 River Street, Hyde Park, MA 02136
Join by phone or Zoom:Call: (646) 828-7666, then dial 1601636105#Meeting ID: 160 163 6105Pass code: 21952095Zoom: visit www.epa.gov/neponsetriver.
Background
The Lower Neponset River Superfund site consists of a 3.7-mile section of the Neponset River between its confluence with Mother Brook (in Hyde Park, Massachusetts (MA)) and the Walter Baker Dam (in Dorchester/Milton, MA). Based on preliminary studies, this portion of the river contains sediment contaminated with elevated levels of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). The Lower Neponset River channel ranges from approximately 40 feet to 300 feet wide and comprises an estimated 40 acres within or bordering the City of Boston (Hyde Park, Mattapan, and Dorchester sections) and the Town of Milton, MA. The site is bordered by residential, commercial, industrial, and public parcels of land, including the Neponset River Greenway.
From 2002 through 2006, the United States Geological Survey (USGS), in cooperation with the Massachusetts Executive Office of Environmental Affairs Riverways Program and the EPA, conducted studies which included the Lower Neponset River in Boston and Milton. According to the USGS report, the PCB concentrations substantially increased in sediment core samples collected downstream of the Mother Brook confluence. In 2006 and 2007, Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) oversaw a large removal of contaminated sediments in Mother Brook, which feeds into the Neponset River. In 2013, MassDEP conducted sediment core sampling to further evaluate PCBs in Neponset River sediments at four areas along the Neponset River.
In October 2015, MassDEP requested that the EPA evaluate the Neponset River for potential listing on the National Priorities List (NPL) as the surface water, sediment, and fish within the Neponset River and Estuary are contaminated with PCBs. On March 16, 2022, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) listed the Lower Neponset River site on the National Priorities List.
For general site information please visit www.epa.gov/neponsetriver.
For general CAG information, please visit www.epa.gov/superfund/superfund-community-advisory-groups.
EPA announces $124M for Maryland drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure upgrades as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda
PHILADELPHIA – Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced over $124 million from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda for Maryland drinking water and clean water infrastructure upgrades. This investment will support essential water infrastructure that protects public health and important water bodies across the state. Almost half of the funding will be available as grants or principal forgiveness loans, ensuring that funds reach underserved communities most in need of water infrastructure investments.
“President Biden’s Investing in America agenda continues to transform communities for the better with this latest infusion of funds for critical water infrastructure projects,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. “With $50 billion in total, the largest investment in water infrastructure in our nation’s history, EPA will enable communities across the nation to ensure safer drinking water for their residents and rebuild vital clean water infrastructure to protect public health for decades to come.”
“Since 2022, funding provided by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has enabled EPA to distribute more than $2 billion across the mid-Atlantic region to spur new and necessary investments in water quality,” said EPA Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator Adam Ortiz. “Thanks to this historic funding, more communities will receive the clean and safe drinking water that every American deserves.”
The funding announced for Maryland is part of a $5.8 billion investment through the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds (SRF), one of EPA’s signature water investment programs. EPA will announce allocations for billions of dollars in additional resources for BIL Lead Service Line Replacement fund later this spring.
“President Biden continues to deliver for Maryland, and this is the latest example of that historic commitment from his administration to ensure that no one in Maryland is left behind,” said Maryland Governor Wes Moore. “Our federal partners continue to work with the Biden-Harris Administration to deliver real results for our state. This funding, which is part of the single largest investment in drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure in our nation’s history, will help ensure that everyone from the mountains of Western Maryland to the beaches of the Eastern Shore will have access to clean and safe drinking water.”
“Reliable access to clean water is critical to the health and wellbeing of our communities. This significant investment – that we’re delivering through the infrastructure modernization law – will improve Marylanders’ water quality and strengthen our water infrastructure across the state,” said U.S. Senator Van Hollen (D-MD).
“There is not a person in this state or this country who can survive without clean, safe water. This makes federal investments in water infrastructure both a moral and practical imperative,” said U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD). “Through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, we bolstered resources available through the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds because they are critical to ensuring access to clean water that helps protect public health and the Chesapeake Bay.”
Since 2022, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) has injected $413 million into water infrastructure projects across Maryland. To view stories about how the unpreceded investments from the BIL are transforming communities across the country, visit EPA’s new Investing in America’s Water Infrastructure Storymap. To read more about some additional projects that are underway, see EPA’s recently released Quarterly Report on Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funded Clean Water and Drinking Water SRF projects
Background
The Drinking Water State Revolving Funds and the Clean Water State Revolving Funds have been the foundation of water infrastructure investments for more than 30 years, providing low-cost financing for local projects across America. SRF programs are critically important programs for investing in the nation’s water infrastructure. They are designed to generate significant and sustainable water quality and public health benefits across the country. Their impact is amplified by the growth inherent in a revolving loan structure – payment of principal and interest on loans made are available to address future needs.
Communities across the country are facing water infrastructure challenges. Many cities and towns have aging water infrastructure – old, broken or lead pipes carrying drinking water and wastewater treatment plants in need of major upgrades. Some communities struggle to maintain adequate stormwater infrastructure to effectively manage flood impacts from climate change and others need to upgrade their water treatment to address emerging contaminants like PFAS.
For more information, including state-by-state allocation of 2024 funding, and a breakdown of EPA State Revolving Fund funding available through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, please visit the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund website and the Clean Water State Revolving Fund website.
“President Biden’s Investing in America agenda continues to transform communities for the better with this latest infusion of funds for critical water infrastructure projects,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. “With $50 billion in total, the largest investment in water infrastructure in our nation’s history, EPA will enable communities across the nation to ensure safer drinking water for their residents and rebuild vital clean water infrastructure to protect public health for decades to come.”
“Since 2022, funding provided by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has enabled EPA to distribute more than $2 billion across the mid-Atlantic region to spur new and necessary investments in water quality,” said EPA Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator Adam Ortiz. “Thanks to this historic funding, more communities will receive the clean and safe drinking water that every American deserves.”
The funding announced for Maryland is part of a $5.8 billion investment through the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds (SRF), one of EPA’s signature water investment programs. EPA will announce allocations for billions of dollars in additional resources for BIL Lead Service Line Replacement fund later this spring.
“President Biden continues to deliver for Maryland, and this is the latest example of that historic commitment from his administration to ensure that no one in Maryland is left behind,” said Maryland Governor Wes Moore. “Our federal partners continue to work with the Biden-Harris Administration to deliver real results for our state. This funding, which is part of the single largest investment in drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure in our nation’s history, will help ensure that everyone from the mountains of Western Maryland to the beaches of the Eastern Shore will have access to clean and safe drinking water.”
“Reliable access to clean water is critical to the health and wellbeing of our communities. This significant investment – that we’re delivering through the infrastructure modernization law – will improve Marylanders’ water quality and strengthen our water infrastructure across the state,” said U.S. Senator Van Hollen (D-MD).
“There is not a person in this state or this country who can survive without clean, safe water. This makes federal investments in water infrastructure both a moral and practical imperative,” said U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD). “Through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, we bolstered resources available through the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds because they are critical to ensuring access to clean water that helps protect public health and the Chesapeake Bay.”
Since 2022, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) has injected $413 million into water infrastructure projects across Maryland. To view stories about how the unpreceded investments from the BIL are transforming communities across the country, visit EPA’s new Investing in America’s Water Infrastructure Storymap. To read more about some additional projects that are underway, see EPA’s recently released Quarterly Report on Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funded Clean Water and Drinking Water SRF projects
Background
The Drinking Water State Revolving Funds and the Clean Water State Revolving Funds have been the foundation of water infrastructure investments for more than 30 years, providing low-cost financing for local projects across America. SRF programs are critically important programs for investing in the nation’s water infrastructure. They are designed to generate significant and sustainable water quality and public health benefits across the country. Their impact is amplified by the growth inherent in a revolving loan structure – payment of principal and interest on loans made are available to address future needs.
Communities across the country are facing water infrastructure challenges. Many cities and towns have aging water infrastructure – old, broken or lead pipes carrying drinking water and wastewater treatment plants in need of major upgrades. Some communities struggle to maintain adequate stormwater infrastructure to effectively manage flood impacts from climate change and others need to upgrade their water treatment to address emerging contaminants like PFAS.
For more information, including state-by-state allocation of 2024 funding, and a breakdown of EPA State Revolving Fund funding available through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, please visit the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund website and the Clean Water State Revolving Fund website.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $500 Million to Confront the Wildfire Crisis as Part of Investing in America Agenda
SAN DIEGO, Feb. 20, 2024 — Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the Biden-Harris Administration is investing nearly $500 million from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to expand work on the USDA Forest Service’s Wildfire Crisis Strategy to reduce risk to communities, critical infrastructure and natural resources from the nation’s ongoing wildfire crisis, which is exacerbated by climate change.
Biden-Harris Administration announces over half a billion for California drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure upgrades as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda
SAN FRANCISCO, CA– Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced over half a billion ($510,054,000) from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda for California drinking water and clean water infrastructure upgrades. This historic funding is part of over $50 billion in water infrastructure upgrade investments from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law – the largest investment in American history. Almost half of this funding will be available as grants or principal forgiveness loans, ensuring funds reach disadvantaged and underserved communities most in need of investments in water infrastructure. This vital funding will support essential water infrastructure that protects public health and treasured water bodies across the state.
“President Biden’s Investing in America agenda continues to transform communities for the better with this latest infusion of funds for critical water infrastructure projects,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. “With $50 billion in total, the largest investment in water infrastructure in our nation’s history, EPA will enable communities across the nation to ensure safer drinking water for their residents and rebuild vital clean water infrastructure to protect public health for decades to come.”
"All people deserve the peace of mind that the water they drink, swim and bathe in, and use to feed their families is safe, readily available, and clean," said EPA Pacific Southwest Regional Administrator Martha Guzman. "Thanks to President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, EPA is making this a reality for tens of millions of Americans throughout the Pacific Southwest, especially those that need it the most. In partnership with communities and state leaders, we're investing in cutting-edge technology, infrastructure, and nature-based solutions to provide sustainable, clean water that will improve the health and quality of life for communities and the environment."
“This will be a massive injection into our strategy for getting more people clean drinking water,” said Governor Gavin Newsom. “My administration has already improved access for 2 million Californians and invested hundreds of millions of dollars to ramp up this work, and this new investment will significantly boost these efforts. Our partnership with the Biden-Harris Administration, and the work of California’s congressional and senate delegations, have delivered in a big way for Californians.”
“The Biden-Harris administration continues to deliver historic investments in American infrastructure, and the over $50 billion in grants for water upgrades across the state is a significant win for Californians,” said U.S. Senator Laphonza Butler. “This bipartisan water infrastructure investment will help build out programs to improve storm drainage, replace aging pipes, and guarantee access to safe drinking water free of contaminants like PFAS.”
“Every community should have clean, reliable water infrastructure for drinking water, sanitation, and flood mitigation, but far too many cities and towns across California lack adequate water systems,” said U.S. Senator Alex Padilla. “This robust federal investment through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law builds on my goals as chair of the subcommittee responsible for clean water access to ensure we provide safe and affordable water for all Americans, including our most vulnerable communities in California.”
Communities across the country are facing urgent water infrastructure challenges. Many cities and towns have aging water infrastructure – old, broken, or lead pipes carrying drinking water and wastewater treatment plants needing major upgrades. Some communities struggle to maintain adequate stormwater infrastructure to manage flood impacts from climate change effectively; others need to upgrade their water treatment to address emerging contaminants like PFAS.
The funding EPA announced for California is part of a $5.8 billion investment through the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds (SRF), one of EPA’s signature water investment programs. This multi-billion-dollar investment will fund state-run, low-interest loan programs to address critical challenges, with $2.6 billion going to the Clean Water SRF for wastewater and stormwater infrastructure and $3.2 billion going to the Drinking Water SRF for drinking water infrastructure nationwide. Today’s announcement includes allotments for Bipartisan Infrastructure Law General Supplemental funds and Emerging Contaminant funds for SRF programs for fiscal year 2024. EPA anticipates announcing allocations for billions of dollars in additional resources for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Lead Service Line Replacement fund later this Spring.
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in Action in California
Since 2022, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has injected over $1.6 billion ($1,625,045,000) into water infrastructure projects across California, protecting public health, preserving water resources, and creating jobs.
With the help of more than $3.3 million of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding, Walnut Ranch, a Colusa, California community impacted by multiple environmental and health issues and designated as disadvantaged, will improve water conservation and protect its drinking water supplies. Thanks to this funding, the community will install water meters, replace old and asbestos cement pipes, install fire hydrants, and effectively eliminate access to two arsenic-contaminated wells that are no longer in use. These upgrades will allow Colusa to consolidate drinking water systems and deliver safer, more reliable drinking water to this community.
This is just one example of the many projects these unprecedented and transformational investments funded. To view some stories about how the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has impacted communities across the county, access the Investing in America's Water Infrastructure Storymap here. For additional projects, please see the Quarterly Report.
Background
The Drinking Water State Revolving Funds and the Clean Water State Revolving Funds have been the foundation of water infrastructure investments for over 30 years, providing low-cost financing for local projects across America. SRF programs are critically important for investing in the nation’s water infrastructure. They are designed to generate significant sustainable water quality and public health benefits nationwide. The inherent structure of revolving loans amplifies their growth by making the payment of principal and interest on loans available to address future needs.
For more information, including state-by-state allocation of 2024 funding and a breakdown of EPA State Revolving Fund funding available through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, please visit the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund website and the Clean Water State Revolving Fund website.
Learn more about EPA’s Pacific Southwest Region. Connect with us on Facebook and X.
“President Biden’s Investing in America agenda continues to transform communities for the better with this latest infusion of funds for critical water infrastructure projects,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. “With $50 billion in total, the largest investment in water infrastructure in our nation’s history, EPA will enable communities across the nation to ensure safer drinking water for their residents and rebuild vital clean water infrastructure to protect public health for decades to come.”
"All people deserve the peace of mind that the water they drink, swim and bathe in, and use to feed their families is safe, readily available, and clean," said EPA Pacific Southwest Regional Administrator Martha Guzman. "Thanks to President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, EPA is making this a reality for tens of millions of Americans throughout the Pacific Southwest, especially those that need it the most. In partnership with communities and state leaders, we're investing in cutting-edge technology, infrastructure, and nature-based solutions to provide sustainable, clean water that will improve the health and quality of life for communities and the environment."
“This will be a massive injection into our strategy for getting more people clean drinking water,” said Governor Gavin Newsom. “My administration has already improved access for 2 million Californians and invested hundreds of millions of dollars to ramp up this work, and this new investment will significantly boost these efforts. Our partnership with the Biden-Harris Administration, and the work of California’s congressional and senate delegations, have delivered in a big way for Californians.”
“The Biden-Harris administration continues to deliver historic investments in American infrastructure, and the over $50 billion in grants for water upgrades across the state is a significant win for Californians,” said U.S. Senator Laphonza Butler. “This bipartisan water infrastructure investment will help build out programs to improve storm drainage, replace aging pipes, and guarantee access to safe drinking water free of contaminants like PFAS.”
“Every community should have clean, reliable water infrastructure for drinking water, sanitation, and flood mitigation, but far too many cities and towns across California lack adequate water systems,” said U.S. Senator Alex Padilla. “This robust federal investment through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law builds on my goals as chair of the subcommittee responsible for clean water access to ensure we provide safe and affordable water for all Americans, including our most vulnerable communities in California.”
Communities across the country are facing urgent water infrastructure challenges. Many cities and towns have aging water infrastructure – old, broken, or lead pipes carrying drinking water and wastewater treatment plants needing major upgrades. Some communities struggle to maintain adequate stormwater infrastructure to manage flood impacts from climate change effectively; others need to upgrade their water treatment to address emerging contaminants like PFAS.
The funding EPA announced for California is part of a $5.8 billion investment through the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds (SRF), one of EPA’s signature water investment programs. This multi-billion-dollar investment will fund state-run, low-interest loan programs to address critical challenges, with $2.6 billion going to the Clean Water SRF for wastewater and stormwater infrastructure and $3.2 billion going to the Drinking Water SRF for drinking water infrastructure nationwide. Today’s announcement includes allotments for Bipartisan Infrastructure Law General Supplemental funds and Emerging Contaminant funds for SRF programs for fiscal year 2024. EPA anticipates announcing allocations for billions of dollars in additional resources for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Lead Service Line Replacement fund later this Spring.
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in Action in California
Since 2022, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has injected over $1.6 billion ($1,625,045,000) into water infrastructure projects across California, protecting public health, preserving water resources, and creating jobs.
With the help of more than $3.3 million of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding, Walnut Ranch, a Colusa, California community impacted by multiple environmental and health issues and designated as disadvantaged, will improve water conservation and protect its drinking water supplies. Thanks to this funding, the community will install water meters, replace old and asbestos cement pipes, install fire hydrants, and effectively eliminate access to two arsenic-contaminated wells that are no longer in use. These upgrades will allow Colusa to consolidate drinking water systems and deliver safer, more reliable drinking water to this community.
This is just one example of the many projects these unprecedented and transformational investments funded. To view some stories about how the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has impacted communities across the county, access the Investing in America's Water Infrastructure Storymap here. For additional projects, please see the Quarterly Report.
Background
The Drinking Water State Revolving Funds and the Clean Water State Revolving Funds have been the foundation of water infrastructure investments for over 30 years, providing low-cost financing for local projects across America. SRF programs are critically important for investing in the nation’s water infrastructure. They are designed to generate significant sustainable water quality and public health benefits nationwide. The inherent structure of revolving loans amplifies their growth by making the payment of principal and interest on loans available to address future needs.
For more information, including state-by-state allocation of 2024 funding and a breakdown of EPA State Revolving Fund funding available through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, please visit the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund website and the Clean Water State Revolving Fund website.
Learn more about EPA’s Pacific Southwest Region. Connect with us on Facebook and X.
Biden-Harris Administration announces over $43M for Utah water infrastructure upgrades
SALT LAKE CITY – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $43,861,000 from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda for Utah drinking water and clean water infrastructure upgrades.
This funding is part of the over $50 billion investment in water infrastructure upgrades from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law – the largest such investment in American history. Today’s announcement will support essential water infrastructure that protects public health and treasured water bodies across the state. Almost half of this funding will be available as grants or principal forgiveness loans, ensuring funds reach underserved communities most in need of investments in water infrastructure.
“Over the past three years, EPA has invested nearly $175 million for new and upgraded wastewater and drinking water services in Utah communities through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law,” said EPA Regional Administrator KC Becker. “These projects are building new treatment and delivery systems, creating jobs and securing healthy watersheds and safe drinking water across the state.”
"This funding represents a significant opportunity to support Utah’s interests in improving our water resilience and security,” said Utah Department of Environmental Quality Executive Director Kim Shelley. “We look forward to working with communities across the state to make multigenerational investments in water infrastructure that will protect and improve public health, provide jobs, and support economic development."
Communities across the country are facing water infrastructure challenges. Many cities and towns have aging water infrastructure – old, broken or lead pipes carrying drinking water and wastewater treatment plants in need of major upgrades. Some communities struggle to maintain adequate stormwater infrastructure to effectively manage flood impacts from climate change and others need to upgrade their water treatment to address emerging contaminants like PFAS.
The funding EPA announced for Utah is part of a $5.8 billion investment through the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds (SRF), one of EPA’s signature water investment programs. This multi-billion-dollar investment will fund state-run, low-interest loan programs to address key challenges, with $2.6 billion going to the Clean Water SRF for wastewater and stormwater infrastructure and $3.2 billion going to the Drinking Water SRF for drinking water infrastructure nationwide. Today’s announcement includes allotments for Bipartisan Infrastructure Law General Supplemental funds and Emerging Contaminant funds for SRF programs for fiscal year 2024. EPA anticipates announcing allocations for billions of dollars in additional resources for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Lead Service Line Replacement fund later this spring.
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in action in Utah
Since 2022, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has injected over $175 million into water infrastructure projects across the state protecting public health, preserving water resources and creating jobs. These funds are provided to state revolving funds managed by the Utah Department of Environmental Quality, which identifies priority projects across the state.
These investments are unprecedented and transformational. View stories about how the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has impacted communities across the country in the Investing in America’s Water Infrastructure Storymap. Additional projects are available in the State Revolving Fund Quarterly Report.
Background
The Drinking Water State Revolving Funds and the Clean Water State Revolving Funds have been the foundation of water infrastructure investments for more than 30 years, providing low-cost financing for local projects across America. SRF programs are critically important programs for investing in the nation’s water infrastructure. They are designed to generate significant and sustainable water quality and public health benefits across the country. Their impact is amplified by the growth inherent in a revolving loan structure – payment of principal and interest on loans made are available to address future needs.
For more information, including state-by-state allocations of 2024 funding and a breakdown of EPA State Revolving Fund funding available through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, please visit the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund website and the Clean Water State Revolving Fund website.
This funding is part of the over $50 billion investment in water infrastructure upgrades from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law – the largest such investment in American history. Today’s announcement will support essential water infrastructure that protects public health and treasured water bodies across the state. Almost half of this funding will be available as grants or principal forgiveness loans, ensuring funds reach underserved communities most in need of investments in water infrastructure.
“Over the past three years, EPA has invested nearly $175 million for new and upgraded wastewater and drinking water services in Utah communities through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law,” said EPA Regional Administrator KC Becker. “These projects are building new treatment and delivery systems, creating jobs and securing healthy watersheds and safe drinking water across the state.”
"This funding represents a significant opportunity to support Utah’s interests in improving our water resilience and security,” said Utah Department of Environmental Quality Executive Director Kim Shelley. “We look forward to working with communities across the state to make multigenerational investments in water infrastructure that will protect and improve public health, provide jobs, and support economic development."
Communities across the country are facing water infrastructure challenges. Many cities and towns have aging water infrastructure – old, broken or lead pipes carrying drinking water and wastewater treatment plants in need of major upgrades. Some communities struggle to maintain adequate stormwater infrastructure to effectively manage flood impacts from climate change and others need to upgrade their water treatment to address emerging contaminants like PFAS.
The funding EPA announced for Utah is part of a $5.8 billion investment through the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds (SRF), one of EPA’s signature water investment programs. This multi-billion-dollar investment will fund state-run, low-interest loan programs to address key challenges, with $2.6 billion going to the Clean Water SRF for wastewater and stormwater infrastructure and $3.2 billion going to the Drinking Water SRF for drinking water infrastructure nationwide. Today’s announcement includes allotments for Bipartisan Infrastructure Law General Supplemental funds and Emerging Contaminant funds for SRF programs for fiscal year 2024. EPA anticipates announcing allocations for billions of dollars in additional resources for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Lead Service Line Replacement fund later this spring.
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in action in Utah
Since 2022, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has injected over $175 million into water infrastructure projects across the state protecting public health, preserving water resources and creating jobs. These funds are provided to state revolving funds managed by the Utah Department of Environmental Quality, which identifies priority projects across the state.
These investments are unprecedented and transformational. View stories about how the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has impacted communities across the country in the Investing in America’s Water Infrastructure Storymap. Additional projects are available in the State Revolving Fund Quarterly Report.
Background
The Drinking Water State Revolving Funds and the Clean Water State Revolving Funds have been the foundation of water infrastructure investments for more than 30 years, providing low-cost financing for local projects across America. SRF programs are critically important programs for investing in the nation’s water infrastructure. They are designed to generate significant and sustainable water quality and public health benefits across the country. Their impact is amplified by the growth inherent in a revolving loan structure – payment of principal and interest on loans made are available to address future needs.
For more information, including state-by-state allocations of 2024 funding and a breakdown of EPA State Revolving Fund funding available through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, please visit the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund website and the Clean Water State Revolving Fund website.