The U.S. EPA has announced over $775 million from the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act for states, Tribes, and territories through this year’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF).
The funding will help communities upgrade wastewater and stormwater systems to protect public health and treasured water bodies across the nation. Nearly half of the funding will be available as grants or principal forgiveness loans, which will help underserved communities across America invest in water infrastructure while creating good-paying jobs.
“Too many communities across the country are facing challenges with water infrastructure — from climate impacts like drought vulnerability, to a lack of basic wastewater services that everyone deserves,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. “President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda is getting unprecedented investments in clean water to communities that need them most. This funding paired with this historic funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will support local economies while advancing projects in communities to help ensure clean, safe water for residents.”
The announcement builds on the second wave of $2.4 billion EPA announced for clean water infrastructure upgrades through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in February 2023.
Over $3.2 billion will be provided to the CWSRF when combined with Fiscal Year 2023 funding available through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
The state-by-state allocation of 2023 CWSRF funding can be found here.