APWA and Coalition Urge Strong Federal Funding for Water Infrastructure
The American Public Works Association and a coalition of stakeholders are advocating for the passage of the Water Resources Development Act of 2026. The proposed legislation seeks to reauthorize and increase funding for both Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds through 2030.
The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee has unanimously advanced the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026, which includes significant financial commitments for national water infrastructure. The bill proposes increasing the Clean Water SRF to $3.5 billion annually through 2030. Industry advocates emphasize that this sustained federal support is essential for maintaining aging systems and ensuring long-term utility resilience.
Department of Energy Invests $27.8 Million to Decarbonize Water Resource Recovery Facilities
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced $27.8 million in funding for 10 projects focused on decarbonizing water resource recovery facilities. These initiatives aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% without increasing operational costs.
Source: energy.gov
Pillen Announces $38 Million Grant for Norfolk Wastewater Project
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen announced a $38 million grant to support a $76 million upgrade to Norfolk's wastewater treatment system. The project is designed to modernize the facility and improve long-term operational capacity.
Source: Norfolk Daily News
House Passes WRDA 2026 with Support for Sonoma County
The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026, which includes a specific authorization for $60 million in water and wastewater infrastructure funding for Sonoma and Marin counties in California.
Source: Sonoma Sun
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