Water System Upgrades Archives

Federal-state partnerships drive new funding for local water, wastewater projects

SRF programs, WIFIA loans and federal funding are helping local governments upgrade water systems nationwide.

Pflugerville will sell $80.1 million in bonds to the state to expand water capacity and upgrade its water treatment plant.

Ellsworth, Maine, is planning a $20 million water treatment plant and infrastructure upgrades to improve quality and reliability.

The infrastructure projects outlined here showcase the growing urgency—and opportunity—surrounding water.

Scottsdale will sell $120 million in excise tax revenue bonds to fund local water and wastewater projects.

The city's planned water infrastructure projects include lead service line replacements and modernization of the water treatment plant.

The funding will support 32 projects, with a focus on replacing lead service lines, rehabilitating aging systems and reducing contaminants.

The funding has been modified to increase support for water projects in small, rural and disadvantaged communities.

State officials planning to use almost $700 million for sewer and water projects before the funds become unavailable in 2026

Grants will help local officials upgrade aging infrastructure, ensure residents have healthy drinking water and protect the state’s environment