New York releases $300 million to upgrade water systems
Low-cost financing and previously announced grants will support essential water and sewer infrastructure projects
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Washington invests $306 million in clean water projects statewide
Grants and loans will support projects that include stream restoration and engineered wetlands that will provide stormwater treatment
Ohio provides $123 million to enhance critical water infrastructure
Funds will help counties replace sanitary sewer systems, prevent backups and extend lines
Drought resilience, water supply projects get $142 million boost
Funds will help reclaim and reuse wastewater, build water recycling facilities and support water desalination projects
Rural drinking water projects get $43 million federal boost
Investment builds on $733 million previously announced for rural water projects from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Santa Barbara, California, to replace reservoir, improve water safety
10-million-gallon Vic Trace Drinking Water Reservoir was built in 1952 and is now reaching the end of its useful life
Connecticut announces $300 million for water infrastructure, state parks
Bulk of funds will flow to a state fund designed to provide financial support to municipalities in building wastewater plants and upgrading water systems
Michigan invests $65 million into water, wastewater infrastructure
Projects include building water storage tanks, repairing sewer mains, upgrading wastewater plants and identifying lead service lines for replacement
Austin to invest $175 million to install pipelines, improve dewatering facility
All projects are in the design phase, with construction estimated to end by 2030
Court strikes down challenge to proposed major California reservoir
If ruling stands, next step will be securing permits and water rights, a process planned for 2025 ahead of a construction start date in 2026
