Rhode Island secures millions to remove lead pipes
The loan, created in partnership with the Rhode Island Department of Health, includes nearly half the funds as grants.
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Water infrastructure gets $113.5M boost in Texas
TWDB will distribute $113.5 million to support water and wastewater system improvements, line replacement and contaminant remediation projects.
Pennsylvania tackles aging water systems with $242.8M boost
The funding will support 32 projects, with a focus on replacing lead service lines, rehabilitating aging systems and reducing contaminants.
Texas Water Development Board distributes $76M to improve water systems, replace lead service lines
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) will allocate $75.9 million to support upcoming water system improvement and lead service line replacement projects.
NYC invests $390M in historic neighborhood to improve water infrastructure
The funds are part of the “City of Yes for Housing Opportunity” plan, a foundational effort to provide affordable housing.
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.
EPA announcing final rule on lead service lines, offering $2.6 billion for nationwide replacement
The EPA has adopted the final proposal for the LCRI, a federal program designed to enhance the nation’s drinking water quality through regulatory advancements.
New York state expediting lead service line replacement projects with $90M in grants
This funding will go toward projects focused on identifying and replacing lead service lines threatening residents’ drinking water in disadvantaged and underserved communities.
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Top priorities identified for investment include replacing outdated wastewater treatment facilities, upgrading drinking water distribution networks, and removing lead service lines.
Missouri water company invests $500 million in water, wastewater infrastructure
Projects include replacing more than 90 miles of aging water pipes and enhancing water treatment plant performance
