Massachusetts spending $51 million to support water infrastructure upgrades
Funds will provide loan forgiveness and are parts of larger low- or no-interest loans given to each project
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Philadelphia receives $25 million for three water projects
Projects will improve the capacity, efficiency and resiliency of the city’s water infrastructure
Construction on $14 million Austin dam expected to start in fall 2024
Project to ensure the safety of nearby residents and improve water quality is currently in the permitting phase
Galveston seeks to bolster shoreline with two strategic water infrastructure projects
$59.7 million projects part of a strategic initiative to enhance floodwater management along the historic Galveston seawall
New Mexico unveils 50-year water conservation plan
Plan prioritizes contingency planning, improving infrastructure, adapting to climate change and working with lawmakers and other stakeholders
$40 million bond package would fund wastewater projects in Missouri city
Projects will increase the system’s capacity and reduce the amount of stormwater that enters and negatively affects the treatment process
$40 million in grants available to restore California salmon, trout habitats
Grant program is part of a federal effort to double the salmon population by 2025
Michigan makes $67 million available for water improvement projects
Grants will help local officials upgrade aging infrastructure, ensure residents have healthy drinking water and protect the state’s environment
$757 million Corpus Christi desalination project moves forward
Project will remove salt from 30 million gallons of seawater to increase drought resiliency
Pennsylvania distributes $194 million for water infrastructure improvements
Projects to focus on replacing corrosive pipes, upgrading outdated systems and services and reducing contaminants
