U.S. EPA commits $90 million to boost water infrastructure in Tribal and rural communities
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $90 million in grant funding aimed at improving drinking water and wastewater infrastructure serving Tribal Nations and rural communities across the United States. … According to the agency, the funding will be split between targeted investments and broader technical assistance programs. A total of $30 million will be deployed in collaboration with the Indian Health Service to advance water infrastructure projects in Tribal communities. These efforts include expanding access to centralized drinking water and wastewater systems, rehabilitating aging infrastructure, reducing contaminants to meet regulatory standards, and replacing deteriorated sewage collection and treatment facilities.
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