Covering the Water and Sewerage Industries

Why Slashing Water Infrastructure Funding Is A Bad Idea
Last month, House Republicans introduced a spending bill that would cut federal funding for water infrastructure by 25 percent. If passed, this would mark the lowest level of funding in more than 15 years for both the Drinking Water (DWSRF) and Clean Water State Revolving Funds (CWSRF), the main sources of federal support for water infrastructure.

Kansas Water Office accepting applications for State Water Plan Fund
Kansas Water Office officials indicated last year, Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Water Office invested $18 million into 34 municipalities and special districts related to water across Kansas. Nineteen Technical Assistance Grants and 15 Water Project Grants were awarded.

$253M in grant funding for drinking water, stormwater, and wastewater going to communities in North Carolina
Governor Roy Cooper announced Wednesday that communities statewide will receive help to pay for 70 projects throughout the state.

North Carolina's Haywood, McDowell counties among those to receive water-related grants from state
Governor Roy Cooper announced today that communities statewide will receive more than $253 million in drinking water and wastewater infrastructure funding and stormwater construction grants to help pay for 70 projects in 30 counties statewide, including 51 construction projects.

USDA grant invests $10.6M into rural New Hampshire
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres-Small announced approximately $10.6 million in New Hampshire state funding for rural communities, farmers, and small businesses this week.

DEQ Gives Grants To Volunteer Water Quality Monitors
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality is providing grants to citizens who want to monitor the quality of local creeks, lakes and streams in 2025.

$30 million in funding will help Fayetteville filter out forever chemicals from drinking water
Governor Roy Cooper announced a significant investment in North Carolina's water infrastructure Wednesday. More than $253 million will be distributed to communities across the state to fund critical water and wastewater projects.

Clarksville's burgeoning population and buzzing industrial sector are set to receive a substantial boost in infrastructure.
The construction of a second water treatment plant in North Clarksville aims to fulfill the rising water demands of the city, while upgrades to the existing wastewater treatment plant with a thermal dryer will streamline waste management efforts.

Officials break ground on Mineral Wells water project
A multi-million dollar water project to improve service and infrastructure around the Mineral Wells area is now underway.

Going with the flow: Municipalities’ work never done with water infrastructure
As the age of that delivery system increases, the chances for breakdowns also go up.

Arizona Introduces $5 Billion Proposal for Tribal Water Rights Legislation
Arizona lawmakers are pushing to pass historic legislation that would provide 3 Native American tribes with water rights and funding for water development projects. But will it be approved by Congress?

 

 

 

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