Birmingham, Ala. (August 5, 2024) – On Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. CST, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Birmingham Water Works will hold a press event to announce a $171 million EPA Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan aimed at improving drinking water infrastructure in Birmingham, Alabama.
The WIFIA loan represents a substantial investment in enhancing the city's water infrastructure. It is expected to improve the resiliency, quality, and dependability of the drinking water supply. The program's low-interest rates are projected to save the community approximately $50 million in interest over the life of the loan.
WHAT: EPA WIFIA Loan Announcement
WHO:
- Jeaneanne Gettle, EPA Acting Regional Administrator
- U.S. Representative Terri Sewell (AL-07)
- Tereshia Huffman, Birmingham Water Works Board Chair
- Darryl Jones, Birmingham Water Works Interim General Manager
WHEN: Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. CST
WHERE: Birmingham Water Works Board, 3600 1st Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35222
Interested media must RSVP via email to region4press@epa.gov to confirm participation.
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