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UPDATED: Biden-Harris Administration announces over half a billion for
California drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure upgrades
as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda
Unprecedented funding from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is transforming
communities across California
SAN FRANCISCO, CA– Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
announced over half a billion ($510,054,000) from President Biden’s
Investing in America agenda for California drinking water and clean water
infrastructure upgrades. This historic funding is part of over $50 billion in
water infrastructure upgrade investments from President Biden’s Bipartisan
Infrastructure Law – the largest investment in American history. Almost half
of this funding will be available as grants or principal forgiveness loans,
ensuring funds reach disadvantaged and underserved communities most in need of
investments in water infrastructure. This vital funding will support essential
water infrastructure that protects public health and treasured water bodies
across the state.
“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.”
“All people deserve the peace of mind that the water they drink, swim and
bathe in, and use to feed their families is safe, readily available, and
clean,” said EPA Pacific Southwest Regional Administrator Martha Guzman.
“Thanks to President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, EPA is making this
a reality for tens of millions of Americans throughout the Pacific Southwest,
especially those that need it the most. In partnership with communities and
state leaders, we’re investing in cutting-edge technology, infrastructure, and
nature-based solutions to provide sustainable, clean water that will improve
the health and quality of life for communities and the environment.”
“This will be a massive injection into our strategy for getting more people
clean drinking water,” said Governor Gavin Newsom. “My administration has
already improved access for 2 million Californians and invested hundreds of
millions of dollars to ramp up this work, and this new investment will
significantly boost these efforts. Our partnership with the Biden-Harris
Administration, and the work of California’s congressional and senate
delegations, have delivered in a big way for Californians.”
“The Biden-Harris administration continues to deliver historic investments
in American infrastructure, and the over half a billion in grants for water
upgrades across the state is a significant win for Californians,” said U.S.
Senator Laphonza Butler. “This bipartisan water infrastructure investment
will help build out programs to improve storm drainage, replace aging pipes,
and guarantee access to safe drinking water free of contaminants like PFAS.”
“Every community should have clean, reliable water infrastructure for
drinking water, sanitation, and flood mitigation, but far too many cities and
towns across California lack adequate water systems,” said U.S. Senator
Alex Padilla. “This robust federal investment through the Bipartisan
Infrastructure Law builds on my goals as chair of the subcommittee
responsible for clean water access to ensure we provide safe and affordable
water for all Americans, including our most vulnerable communities in
California.”
Communities across the country are facing urgent water infrastructure
challenges. Many cities and towns have aging water infrastructure – old,
broken, or lead pipes carrying drinking water and wastewater treatment plants
needing major upgrades. Some communities struggle to maintain adequate
stormwater infrastructure to manage flood impacts from climate change
effectively; others need to upgrade their water treatment to address emerging
contaminants like PFAS.
The funding EPA announced for California 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 critical
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 California
Since 2022, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has injected over $1.6 billion
($1,625,045,000) into water infrastructure projects across California,
protecting public health, preserving water resources, and creating jobs.
With the help of more than $3.3 million of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
funding, Walnut Ranch, a Colusa, California community impacted by multiple
environmental and health issues and designated as disadvantaged, will improve
water conservation and protect its drinking water supplies. Thanks to this
funding, the community will install water meters, replace old and asbestos
cement pipes, install fire hydrants, and effectively eliminate access to two
arsenic-contaminated wells that are no longer in use. These upgrades will
allow Colusa to consolidate drinking water systems and deliver safer, more
reliable drinking water to this community.
To view some stories about how Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has impacted
communities across the country, access the Investing in America’s Water
Infrastructure Storymap here. For additional projects, see this Quarterly
Report.
Background
The Drinking Water State Revolving Funds and the Clean Water State Revolving
Funds have been the foundation of water infrastructure investments for over 30
years, providing low-cost financing for local projects across America. SRF
programs are critically important for investing in the nation’s water
infrastructure. They are designed to generate significant sustainable water
quality and public health benefits nationwide. The inherent structure of
revolving loans amplifies their growth by making the payment of principal and
interest on loans 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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