COMMUNITY ADVOCATES FOR CLEAN ENERGY
Grants for Water Service Upgrades
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The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act prioritize water remediation through grants and rebates, supporting stakeholders in tackling water quality and infrastructure challenges. These initiatives offer financial aid to municipalities, local governments, and water companies for improving water treatment and remediation processes, facilitating upgrades to treatment facilities, infrastructure, and distribution systems.
Lead and PFAS Testing
Lead Contaminants Testing: Grants support the testing and assessment of lead contamination in water systems, focusing on identifying and addressing sources of lead exposure to ensure public health and safety.
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PFAS Testing: Funding is allocated for the testing and monitoring of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in water sources, helping stakeholders understand and mitigate the risks associated with these harmful chemicals.
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Water Treatment (Filtering) Systems: Funding is available for the installation, upgrade, or expansion of water treatment systems, including advanced filtration technologies, to remove contaminants and improve water quality standards.
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Lead Testing in Schools and Child Care Facilities
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Drinking Water and analysis
https://www.naco.org/resources/legislative-analysis-counties-bipartisan-infrastructure-law#link-9
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The Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund (DWSRF)
Pipe Replacement and Infrastructure Upgrades
Pipe Replacement: Grants provide financial assistance for the replacement or rehabilitation of aging and deteriorating water distribution pipelines, reducing the risk of leaks, breaks, and water quality issues associated with deteriorating infrastructure.
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Infrastructure Upgrades: Grants support various infrastructure improvements, such as reservoir rehabilitation, pump station upgrades, and distribution system enhancements, to ensure the reliable and efficient delivery of clean water to communities.
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EPA Drinking Water Grants
Water Infrastructure Improvements of the Nation Act (WIIN)
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Small, Underserved, and Disadvantaged Communities
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Drinking Water System Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Program
https://www.epa.gov/dwcapacity/drinking-water-system-infrastructure-resilience-and-sustainability
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Midsize and Large Drinking Water System Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Program
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Public Water System Supervision (PWSS) Grant Program
https://www.epa.gov/dwreginfo/public-water-system-supervision-pwss-grant-program
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Tribal Financial Resources
https://www.epa.gov/tribaldrinkingwater/federal-water-and-wastewater-resources-tribes
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Training and Technical Assistance for Small Systems Grants
https://www.epa.gov/dwcapacity/training-and-technical-assistance-small-systems-funding
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Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Drinking Water Financing
https://www.epa.gov/infrastructure/water-infrastructure-investments
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Emerging Contaminants (EC) in Small or Disadvantaged Communities Grant (SDC)
https://www.epa.gov/dwcapacity/emerging-contaminants-ec-small-or-disadvantaged-communities-grant-sdc
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Water Technical Assistance Programs
https://www.epa.gov/water-infrastructure/water-technical-assistance-programs
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Other Financial Resources
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF)
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Drinking Water Infrastructure Grant - Tribal Set-Aside (DWIG-TSA) Program
https://www.epa.gov/tribaldrinkingwater/tribal-set-aside-program-drinking-water-infrastructure-grant
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Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) Program
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Other Loans and Grants for Small Drinking Water Systems
https://www.epa.gov/dwcapacity/other-loans-and-grants-small-drinking-water-systems
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