Illinois county advances critical water system upgrades for 2025
Lake County will spend $15.3 million for construction on water and sewer infrastructure projects, according to officials.
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Texas town hires firm to design $94M wastewater treatment plant
The project will feature an on-site treatment facility in conjunction with off-site infrastructure designed to convey raw wastewater, effluent and reuse water.
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.
Virginia county’s $2.4B budget plan prioritizes schools, capital improvements
About 40% of the proposed budget, or $1 billion, is for the public school system.
Illinois EPA distributes $113M to improve water, wastewater infrastructure
Local governments and water districts are the primary funding recipients and will use the grants to address aging and deteriorating water infrastructure.
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.
Virginia town proposes $368 million six-year Capital Improvement Program
There are 12 new projects added to the CIP, bringing the total to 79 projects planned for implementation over the next six years.
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.
Massachusetts awarding $69 million in grants for water infrastructure projects
The projects funded by these grants will address a variety of community needs, from replacing aging pipes and pumps to upgrading wastewater treatment facilities.
DOI to spend $147.6 million on water reliability projects
Funds will support 42 projects in 10 states that are struggling with drought and other scarcity-related concerns
