EPA Categorical Exclusions Issued for Multiple Wastewater Infrastructure Projects
The EPA has issued several Categorical Exclusions (CATEX) for wastewater and water infrastructure projects across the U.S. in August 2026. These projects include plant improvements in Pennsylvania, Vermont, and Maine.
The EPA's recent NEPA filings indicate that several community grant projects have received categorical exclusions, allowing them to proceed with infrastructure improvements. Notable projects include sewage treatment plant upgrades in Dry Tavern, Pennsylvania, and a community wastewater facility in Bolton Valley, Vermont.
Other projects receiving approval include wastewater infrastructure improvements in Castine, Maine, and boiler replacements at a wastewater treatment plant in Corning, New York. These exclusions signify that the projects have met environmental review requirements and are ready for implementation.
These grants are part of the EPA's ongoing support for small and mid-sized municipal systems. By streamlining the review process, the agency helps communities address critical maintenance and upgrade needs more efficiently.
Nebraska Receives Funding for Wastewater Digester Program
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen and state officials highlighted a new $38 million grant for the City of Norfolk, supported by the state’s "ONE RED" initiative. The project will focus on the construction of anaerobic digestion and biogas infrastructure at a local wastewater facility.
Source: Nebraska.gov
Bedford, Ohio, Approved for $25.6M Wastewater Plant Upgrade
Bedford, Ohio, has received approval for a $25.6 million wastewater treatment plant upgrade project. The capital project is specifically aimed at increasing the facility's efficiency and significantly reducing wet-weather bypasses that can impact local water quality.
Source: Water & Wastes Digest
EPA Awards $251M WIFIA Loan for California Water Reuse Project
On September 25, the EPA announced the approval of a $251 million WIFIA loan to support the "Pure Water Project" in California’s Las Virgenes-Conejo area. This initiative focuses on expanding advanced water treatment and reuse capabilities, benefiting approximately 105,000 residents.
Source: Water & Wastes Digest
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