EPA Awards $25.5 Million in New Grants to Combat Impact of Climate Change on Drinking Water Infrastructure
On Tuesday, 8/20, EPA awarded $25.5 million in grants through a new program to support drinking water systems in underserved, small, and disadvantaged communities while reducing impacts of climate change. This is the first group of funding awards under the Drinking Water System Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Program, with the 16 inaugural selectees spanning Connecticut to Alaska. The Drinking Water System Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability grant program was established under the America’s Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA) of 2018. EPA’s website provides more information about EPA’s Drinking Water System Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability grant program.
