Coalition Urges Strong Federal Funding for Water Infrastructure
A coalition led by the American Public Works Association (APWA) is advocating for robust federal funding for water infrastructure, citing the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026. The proposed legislation aims to reauthorize and increase funding for both Drinking Water and Clean Water State Revolving Funds through 2030.
The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee has unanimously advanced the WRDA of 2026, which proposes significant increases in SRF funding. The bill would raise the Drinking Water SRF to $3.75 billion in fiscal year 2027 and the Clean Water SRF to $3.5 billion annually through 2030.
Additionally, the House Energy and Commerce Committee has released the Safe Drinking Water Infrastructure Improvement Act, which includes reauthorizations for WIFIA and other critical programs. These legislative efforts reflect a bipartisan consensus on the need for sustained investment in the nation's water systems.
Advocacy groups emphasize that these funds are essential for asset management, emergency preparedness, and the ongoing maintenance of aging infrastructure. The coalition continues to push for the final passage of these bills to ensure long-term stability for water utilities.
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
North Carolina State Water Infrastructure Authority Awards New Funding
The North Carolina State Water Infrastructure Authority approved funding for various drinking water, wastewater, and PFAS-related projects. The awards were finalized during a July 2026 meeting to support state-wide infrastructure needs.
Source: NC Department of Environmental Quality
New York Governor Announces $3.1 Million in Planning Grants
Governor Kathy Hochul announced $3.1 million in Wastewater Infrastructure Engineering Planning Grants on September 21, aimed at jumpstarting 63 water quality projects across New York State. The funding provides local governments with the resources needed to complete essential engineering reports.
Source: New York State
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