The Environmental Protection Agency has announced a $90 million funding program to support drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects in Tribal and rural communities across the United States. The initiative aims to improve water access, system reliability, and public health outcomes.
The project scope includes development and rehabilitation of drinking water systems, wastewater treatment facilities, and sewage collection infrastructure. The program will also support efforts to expand access to centralized water services, reduce contaminants, and upgrade aging infrastructure in underserved areas.
EPA will allocate $30 million in partnership with the Indian Health Service to support Tribal water infrastructure projects. The remaining $60 million will fund existing EPA programs focused on small, rural, and Tribal communities, including technical assistance initiatives such as RealWaterTA.