The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $3.6 billion in new funding under the Biden-Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, aimed at upgrading water infrastructure across the United States. This funding is part of a larger $6.2 billion investment for Fiscal Year 2025, which includes an earlier announcement of $2.6 billion this month.
These funds will be distributed through the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds (CWSRF and DWSRF), providing low-interest loans to address challenges in financing water infrastructure projects. Indiana will receive allocations including $59,969,000 for Clean Water General Supplemental funds, $5,176,000 for Emerging Contaminant funds, and $13,109,000 under the Drinking Water Emerging Contaminant Fund.
The investment forms part of a five-year plan to inject $50 billion into water infrastructure under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law—an unprecedented move in American history. A significant portion of these funds will be directed towards disadvantaged communities through grants or non-repayable loans.
“Water keeps us healthy, sustains vibrant communities and dynamic ecosystems, and supports economic opportunity,” stated EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. He emphasized that when water infrastructure fails, it poses threats to health and the environment. The law's historic investment aims to tackle issues such as lead in drinking water and sewer overflows while creating jobs.
Rep. Andre Carson highlighted the significance of these investments: “This series of funding announcements indicate a brighter future for our country – one where clean drinking water is accessible in every zip code.”
The EPA is also offering support to communities that have historically faced barriers in accessing federal funding through its Water Technical Assistance program. This initiative helps identify water challenges and develop plans for infrastructure upgrades.
Further information on state-by-state allocation of 2025 funding can be found on the Clean Water State Revolving Fund website and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund website.
For over three decades, State Revolving Fund programs have been instrumental in financing local projects nationwide by providing low-cost loans that yield long-term benefits for public health and water quality.
