The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $3.6 billion in new funding to improve water infrastructure under the Biden-Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). This latest allocation, combined with $2.6 billion announced earlier this month, brings the total investments for Fiscal Year 2025 to $6.2 billion. The funds are intended to assist communities nationwide in upgrading essential water infrastructure for managing wastewater, protecting freshwater resources, and providing safe drinking water.
The funding will be distributed through the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds (SRF), a federal-state partnership that provides low-interest loans for water infrastructure projects. West Virginia will receive more than $38.7 million for Clean Water General Supplemental funds, over $3.3 million for Clean Water Emerging Contaminant funds, and more than $7.6 million from the Drinking Water Emerging Contaminant Fund.
This investment is part of a five-year, $50 billion initiative under the BIL aimed at enhancing water infrastructure across the United States. A significant portion of this funding is designated for disadvantaged communities in the form of grants or non-repayable loans.
“Water keeps us healthy, sustains vibrant communities and dynamic ecosystems, and supports economic opportunity," said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. "With the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s historic investment in water, EPA is working with states and local partners to upgrade infrastructure and address local challenges."
EPA Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator Adam Ortiz highlighted the significance of these investments: “The Mid-Atlantic Region is home to some of the oldest water infrastructure in the country, which is why these once-in-a-generation investments are especially significant here.”
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito expressed satisfaction with the allocation: “A central aspect of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is delivering the resources our states need to improve and expand their drinking water and wastewater systems.”
U.S. Senator Joe Manchin added his support: “I’m pleased the EPA is awarding more than $49 million to upgrade water infrastructure across our state, which will promote public health and strengthen economic development.”
The EPA's efforts also align with its Water Technical Assistance program aimed at helping disadvantaged communities overcome barriers to planning and accessing federal funding for water projects.
For additional information on state-by-state allocations and details about SRF funding under BIL, visit relevant EPA websites.
