Massachusetts is making more than $1 billion available in low-interest rate loans for 70 projects across the state that involve upgrading or replacing aging drinking water and wastewater infrastructure.
The funds, which are distributed by the Massachusetts State Revolving Fund (SRF), are a resource that cities and towns rely on each year to plan and advance water infrastructure projects. Awards include 41 wastewater construction projects and 29 drinking water construction projects.
The SRF is composed of two programs that have provided $10.4 billion to Massachusetts projects since their inception: the Clean Water Fund and the Drinking Water Fund.
The Clean Water SRF will support $728 million in support for clean water projects across the state in 2026, including:
- Approximately $413 million for 29 new construction projects
- Approximately $289 million for financing 12 previously approved multi-year projects.
- $13 million to finance planning and design projects aimed at mitigating per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
- $5 million to the Community Septic Management Program to remediate failed septic systems
- $4 million for the Sewer Overflow and Reuse Program
The Drinking Water SRF will support $434 million on clean drinking water projects, including:
- Approximately $167 million to finance 16 new construction projects
- Approximately $148 million for 13 previously approved multi-year projects.
- $103 million to finance lead service line replacement projects
- $10 million to finance planning and PFAS design projects
Additionally, $143 million in funding will be made available to communities on a rolling basis throughout the year, and an estimated $135 million will be used to provide loan forgiveness for eligible projects.
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