America the Beautiful program awards $122 million for major conservation efforts
These grants will fund large-scale conservation efforts across the United States and its territories.
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$125 million allocated for water recycling projects in California, Utah
Projects include rural water systems, water storage, conservation, transportation, nature-based solutions, dam safety, water purification and reuse and desalination.
Topeka looks to replace 1,000 lead pipes with $74 million loan
Service lines, which connect water mains to buildings, were commonly built using toxic lead until 1986 when they were banned nationwide.
California to receive $276 million for water infrastructure improvements
The funding is for projects to upgrade water infrastructure and improve access to safe drinking water across the state.
Wisconsin awarding $273 million in loans for clean drinking water, lead pipe removal
The projects focus on replacing lead service lines and addressing contamination from toxic "forever chemicals."
New York investing $435 million in water infrastructure improvements
The funding has been modified to increase support for water projects in small, rural and disadvantaged communities.
Michigan to distribute $42 million to protect rural community water systems
The projects will replace critical water mains, sewer mains, wells, drainage and storage tanks.
$82 million in funding available for tribal clean water projects
The funding will go to projects designed to deliver safe drinking water to tribal communities in the western U.S.
EPA announces $3.6 billion for clean drinking water programs
This funding is on top of $2.6 billion that was announced earlier this year, bringing the combined investment in water projects to $6.2 billion.
$1 billion investment will upgrade Buffalo sewer system
The Buffalo Sewer Authority has announced a $1 billion initiative to upgrade the city’s wastewater and stormwater infrastructure. The 15-year program, known as Queen City Clean Waters, will modernize more than 50 sites across Buffalo, including a $250 million upgrade to the
