The nation has underinvested in water infrastructure for too long. Insufficient water infrastructure threatens America’s security, and it risks people’s health, jobs, peace of mind, and future prosperity. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law delivers more than $50 billion to EPA to improve our nation’s drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure - the single largest investment in water that the federal government has ever made.
This historic investment includes:
$11.7 billion to the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (SRF).
$15 billion to the Drinking Water SRF for Lead Service Line Replacement.
$4 billion to the Drinking Water SRF for Emerging Contaminants.
$5 billion to Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Grants to address emerging contaminants.
There are still 6 to 10 million lead services lines in cities and towns across the country, many of which are in communities of color and low-income neighborhoods. Because of the investments in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, millions of American families will no longer have to fear the harmful health effects caused by lead and other pollutants in their water. People will be protected from PFAS or “forever chemical” contamination and investing in our water infrastructure will put Americans to work in good-paying jobs.
$11.7 billion for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund SRF.
$1 billion for the Clean Water SRF for Emerging Contaminants.
More people will finally be able to freely swim, fish, and play in their waters. Wild spaces will be cleaner and more vibrant. Communities will benefit from improved economic prosperity built on clean water resources as more quality, good paying jobs are created.
$1.7 billion for Geographic Programs.
$267 million for the National Estuary Program, Gulf Hypoxia Program, and more.
From the Chesapeake Bay, to the Great Lakes, to Puget Sound, communities will be able to better protect our national water treasures and ensure they continue to serve as vital economic and recreational assets.
