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Biden-Harris Administration announces $94 million for Virginia drinking water,
wastewater and stormwater infrastructure upgrades as part of President
Biden’s Investing in America agenda
WASHINGTON (Feb. 20, 2024) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) announced more than $94 million from President Biden’s
Investing in America agenda for Virginia drinking water and clean water
infrastructure upgrades. The funding is part of the over $50 billion
investment in water infrastructure upgrades from President Biden’s
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law – the largest such investment in American
history. Today’s announcement will support essential water infrastructure
that protects public health and treasured water bodies across the state.
Almost half of this funding will be available as grants or principal
forgiveness loans, ensuring funds reach underserved communities most in need
of investments in water infrastructure.
“President Biden’s Investing in America agenda continues to transform
communities for the better with this latest infusion of funds for critical
water infrastructure projects,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan.
“With $50 billion in total, the largest investment in water infrastructure
in our nation’s history, EPA will enable communities across the nation to
ensure safer drinking water for their residents and rebuild vital clean water
infrastructure to protect public health for decades to come.”
“Since 2022, funding provided by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has
enabled EPA to distribute more than $2 billion across the mid-Atlantic region
to spur new and necessary investments in water quality,” said EPA
Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator Adam Ortiz. “Thanks to this historic
funding, more communities will receive the clean and safe drinking water that
every American deserves.”
“The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law continues to deliver,” said U.S.
Senator Mark Warner (D-VA). “I am glad to see this funding go towards
preserving our beautiful bodies of water and ensuring that Virginians have
access to safe, healthy water sources.”
“I am proud to have voted to pass the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which
continues to make a difference in so many communities across Virginia,” said
U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA). “I’m thrilled that Virginia is receiving
federal funding to help upgrade critical water infrastructure and improve
drinking water quality. I look forward to seeing the benefits of this
investment for years to come.”
Communities across the country are facing water infrastructure challenges.
Many cities and towns have aging water infrastructure – old, broken or lead
pipes carrying drinking water and wastewater treatment plants in need of major
upgrades.  Some communities struggle to maintain adequate stormwater
infrastructure to effectively manage flood impacts from climate change and
others need to upgrade their water treatment to address emerging contaminants
like PFAS.
The funding EPA announced for Virginia is part of a $5.8 billion investment
through the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds (SRF), one of
EPA’s signature water investment programs. This multi-billion-dollar
investment will fund state-run, low-interest loan programs to address key
challenges, with $2.6 billion going to the Clean Water SRF for wastewater and
stormwater infrastructure and $3.2 billion going to the Drinking Water SRF for
drinking water infrastructure nationwide. Today’s announcement includes
allotments for Bipartisan Infrastructure Law General Supplemental funds and
Emerging Contaminant funds for SRF programs for fiscal year 2024. EPA
anticipates announcing allocations for billions of dollars in additional
resources for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Lead Service Line Replacement
fund later this spring.
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in Action in Virginia
Since 2022, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has injected more than $358
million into water infrastructure projects across the state protecting public
health, preserving water resources, and creating jobs.
To view stories about how the unpreceded investments from the Bipartisan
Infrastructure Law are transforming communities across the country, visit
EPA’s new Investing in America’s Water Infrastructure Storymap. To read
more about some additional projects that are underway, see EPA’s recently
released Quarterly Report on Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funded Clean Water
and Drinking Water SRF projects
Background
The Drinking Water State Revolving Funds and the Clean Water State Revolving
Funds have been the foundation of water infrastructure investments for more
than 30 years, providing low-cost financing for local projects across America.
SRF programs are critically important programs for investing in the nation’s
water infrastructure. They are designed to generate significant and
sustainable water quality and public health benefits across the country. Their
impact is amplified by the growth inherent in a revolving loan structure –
payment of principal and interest on loans made are available to address
future needs.
For more information, including state-by-state allocation of 2024 funding, and
a breakdown of EPA State Revolving Fund funding available through the
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, please visit the Drinking Water State Revolving
Fund website and the Clean Water State Revolving Fund website.
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