America confronts urgent water infrastructure needs
While there have been temporary funding pauses for certain federal programs, the support for water has continued.
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NLC Conference highlights critical infrastructure and housing challenges
Key speakers included EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and Vice President JD Vance.
Texas city pursues $771M water infrastructure upgrade through EPA loan
The federal funding, now in question, would allow the city to upgrade, modernize and expand water treatment facilities.
Water projects across the U.S. to address growing cybersecurity and infrastructure concerns
The EPA says 70% of U.S. water systems do not fully comply with safe drinking water standards, and many are vulnerable to cyberattacks.
EPA announces $735 million in grants to replace heavy-duty combustion vehicles
The grants will finance replacements for school buses and vocational vehicles, including box trucks and cargo trucks, with electric and hydrogen-powered alternatives.
California ports receiving $1 billion for shift to zero-emission operations
About 40% of containerized imports in the U.S. come through ports in California, as well at 30% of the nation's exports.
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.
EPA granting $300 million to tribal, territorial climate change projects
These projects will focus on electric power, transportation, waste and material management, infrastructure, agriculture and natural and working lands.
Water infrastructure needs $1.2 trillion investment over next two decades, studies find
Top priorities identified for investment include replacing outdated wastewater treatment facilities, upgrading drinking water distribution networks, and removing lead service lines.
EPA awards $42 million loan for Utah’s water infrastructure
Funds will be used to replace two aging, leaking water lines and to rebuild drinking water systems
