Water Projects Archives

Silicon Valley reservoir expansion project receives $92 million EPA loan

Loan funded through EPA’s Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act, a credit program designed to support water, wastewater and infrastructure projects

Miles Smith

EPA funding boosts clean-water efforts in Pennsylvania, Virginia

EPA awarded nearly $387 million to Pennsylvania to upgrade infrastructure to help deliver cleaner, safer water to residents and another $62.3 million to Virginia

Paul Stinson

Kansas putting nearly $43 million toward water projects

Almost half of the funds will go to state’s agriculture agency to address sustainable and reliable water access for farmers in the High Plains Aquifer

Amy Denney

Water conservation, restoration efforts get $51 million boost

Eligible projects include those that would improve water availability, increase water quality, restore river life and ecosystems or use natural features to reduce flood risks.

Strategic Partnerships

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.

Adam Rollins

$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.

Amy Denney

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.

Amy Denney

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

Paul Stinson

Texas water utility proposes $218 million in wastewater plant improvements

Document recommends upgrades to two plants, support odor-control measures and potential future modifications.

Strategic Partnerships

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.

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