Wastewater

Missouri will use $146 million in federal Recovery Act funds and $120 million in state funds on work to address aging wastewater and drinking water infrastructure

November 9, 2009 -- JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Governor Jay Nixon visited construction sites in Liberty and Springfield today to announce the Work Now initiative, which commits more than $260 million in federal and state funds to wastewater and drinking water construction projects in communities across Missouri. Gov. Nixon approved 60 of these drinking water and wastewater projects as appropriate for funding in letters to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson.    » read more »

July 8, 2009 -- WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jeff Bingaman and Tom Udall today announced that six Native American communities in New Mexico will share nearly $5 million for water improvements. Funding comes from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act through the Environmental Protection Agency and the Indian Health Service.

“This nearly $5 million investment of stimulus funding will be used to improve water infrastructure in six communities in New Mexico. It will create good jobs in the short term, and provide long-lasting quality of life improvements in communities where they are badly needed,” Bingaman said.    » read more »

July 1, 2009 -- WASHINGTON, D.C. – Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced today that the Bureau of Reclamation has identified 27 water reclamation and reuse projects that will share in a total of $134.3 million under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA).

These water projects – known as “Title XVI” projects for the title of Public Law 102-575 that established the program – facilitate the reclamation and reuse of wastewater and naturally impaired ground and surface waters.    » read more »

Grants Awarded To 39 Empowerment Zones/Enterprise Communities and Rural Economic Area Partnerships

WASHINGTON, June 23, 2009 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the selection of recipients for $6.45 million in grants to spur economic development and revitalization in rural communities.

"The funding announced today will be used for a broad range of economic development and revitalization projects in some of America's neediest communities," Vilsack said. "These investments underscore the Obama Administration's commitment to foster a healthy business climate by helping small and emerging rural enterprises create jobs and economic opportunities."    » read more »

Harkin Announces $1.85 Million In Federal Aid For Interior Projects Across Iowa

June 22, 2009 -- WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced today that he worked to secure a total of $1.85 million in funding for projects contained in the Fiscal Year 2010 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. The measure must still be considered by the Appropriations subcommittee – slated for tomorrow – before being considered by the full committee. It will then need to be approved by both the House and Senate before it becomes law. Harkin is a senior member of the Appropriations Committee.    » read more »

Recovery Act Grant Will Improve Water Infrastructure to Create Jobs, Boost Development in Fremont

June 23, 2009 -- WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) joined U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke today to announce the release of a $2.96 million recovery grant for the city of Fremont, Ohio. The federal funds, made available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, will be administered through an Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant to invest in critical wastewater infrastructure improvements to serve local businesses and create new jobs.    » read more »

6/19/2009 -- (Helena) – Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer and the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) have chosen the City of Billings water and wastewater systems for low interest loans and funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA).

The funds will be used to replace old and undersized water and sewer mains within the city. The new lines will reduce leakage and improve the reliability of the water distribution and wastewater collection systems.

“Upgrading infrastructure to meet growing demand is a good investment for the City of Billings,” said Governor Brian Schweitzer. “I’m pleased that the ARRA funds are available for this important project.”    » read more »

6/19/2009 -- (Helena) – Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer and the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) have chosen the City of Conrad’s wastewater treatment plant upgrade for a low interest loan and funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009(ARRA). The new facility should dramatically improve the quality of the treated water which is discharged to the Marias River.

"Improving the City of Conrad’s wastewater treatment will keep the Marias River clean and protect the water for decades to come," said Governor Brian Schweitzer. "This is a good project that needed reinvestment."    » read more »

Projects Will Create and Renovate Wastewater Systems, Creating an Estimated 1,300 Jobs

June 4, 2009 -- New York Governor David A. Paterson today announced clean water projects selected to receive American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding. Twenty-two communities from across the State will be awarded $130 million for the construction of water treatment plants and the installation of sewer system upgrades.

The projects are located in Allegany, Columbia, Essex, Greene, Jefferson, Madison, Nassau, Niagara, Otsego, St. Lawrence, Suffolk, Washington, and Westchester counties.    » read more »

Funding to Improve Water Infrastructure in Defiance and Paulding Counties

May 28, 2009 -- WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today announced the release of $5.2 million in loans and grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to support the Defiance County Auglaize River Project. The funds, allocated under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, will enable the construction of a new wastewater and sewage collection system.    » read more »

Funds will go to Clean Water State Revolving Fund program

May 27, 2009 -- (Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) announced that $68,151,900 has been released by the U.S Environmental Protection Agency to the Washington Department of Ecology. These funds, included in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, will be used for water quality protection projects for wastewater treatment, non-point source pollution control, and watershed and estuary management.    » read more »

Funds Made Available through the USDA’s Rural Development Program

May 22, 2009 -- WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Carl Levin (D-MI) announced today the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded $2,661,000 to the City of Manistique through the Rural Development Program. The city received $1,995,000 in grant funding and a $666,000 loan from USDA to improve the water treatment plant.

“This funding will help improve water quality for the Manistique area, ensuring that over 1,400 families have access to clean drinking water,” Stabenow said. “Not only will these improvements help keep Michigan families healthy, but it will also protect our environment.”    » read more »

May 22, 2009 -- Washington, DC – U.S. Senators Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer (both D-Calif.) have reintroduced a bill to increase the supply of non-drinking water for California’s Bay Area. Similar legislation was introduced by Senators Feinstein and Boxer in the 110th Congress.

Specifically, the bill would help six Bay Area communities increase their municipal water supplies through innovative and much-needed water recycling projects. It would make six additional Bay Area recycled water projects eligible for a 25 percent federal cost-share, and increase the authorization levels for two more, totaling $38,075,000.    » read more »

Federal funding to protect environment

May 22, 2009 -- TALLAHASSEE – Florida Governor Charlie Crist today applauded the award by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of $88 million to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). This new infusion of money brings to more than $212 million the total amount provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) to help local governments finance improvements to wastewater, stormwater and drinking water facilities essential to protecting public health and the environment across the state.    » read more »

05/21/2009 -- California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger issued the following statement today on the approval of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) money that will allow the state to allocate more than $440 million in funding to create jobs, protect water quality and improve drinking water around California:    » read more »