La. funds for aging water systems

DALLAS - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is assisting Louisiana with the availability of $33,937,000 in funds to improve drinking water and wastewater infrastructure. The funding will help rebuild aging water infrastructure, create local jobs and provide cleaner water. “We are committed to investing in projects that will boost local economies and improve water systems,” said EPA Regional Administrator Ken McQueen. “These funds help cities rehabilitate critical drinking water infrastructure and emphasize public health programs.” The Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds (SRFs) play an integral role in EPA’s efforts to help communities replace or upgrade aging or inadequate drinking water and wastewater infrastructure through low-interest loans. (Source: EPA 10/31/19) https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-helps-improve-aging-water-systems-over-339-million-water-infrastructure-projects