Applications for $250 million in Ohio water grants open soon
Projects that improve safe, reliable access to drinking water and improve wastewater infrastructure in underserved areas will be eligible.
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$85 million in grants for Kansas water projects open for applications
Entities have until Dec. 29, 2023, to apply for $85 million through the State Water Plan Fund for water infrastructure projects or up-front technical assistance to address water quantity and quality issues.
Corps of Engineers to issue $7.5 billion for dam safety projects
The funds can be used to accelerate water and wastewater projects that enhance community resilience, promote economic prosperity or improve environmental quality.
EPA awards $336 million to Chicago to replace lead pipes
City to receive $112 million per year over the next three years; priority will be family homes, small multi-unit buildings
Texas water utility proposes $218 million in wastewater plant improvements
Document recommends upgrades to two plants, support odor-control measures and potential future modifications.
Washington state pilot program taps sewage to heat businesses
King County in the Seattle area is accepting applications for two projects for a renewable energy pilot program that uses sewage to keep businesses warm during the winter.
Texas awards $62 million for wastewater system improvements
The Texas Water Development Board awarded $62 million to seven projects to improve wastewater systems. The projects include expanding facility capacity and upgrading infrastructure, including dams.
Tennessee city plans waste-to-energy system
The city of Chattanooga has unveiled plans to install a system that will convert wastewater into a renewable energy source at its Moccasin Bend Environmental Campus.
Construction on $200 million Texarkana water treatment project to start next year
Construction of a facility to improve water intake capabilities from Wright Patman Lake and treat up to 30 million gallons a day is expected to begin early next year, Texarkana officials said. The project is comprised of three phases, with a cost estimate
New federal funding program now available to support water projects
A new federal funding program has just been announced. The Department of the Interior will oversee what has been named the WaterSMART Program. It is designed to provide funding for projects that fortify the Western region of the U.S. against drought and climate-related
