Fresno awarded $3.7 million to replace water pipes, protect drinking water
(UI) — Congressman Jim Costa has announced $3.7 million in federal funding for Fresno, California, to replace failing water pipes and protect its drinking water system infrastructure from drought.
“This $3 million investment is pivotal towards safeguarding Fresno’s future. By replacing lead pipes and enhancing our resilience against drought, we’re not just upgrading our infrastructure—we’re ensuring that every child in our city will have access to clean, safe water for generations to come," said Representative Costa.
In addition, the City of Fresno was awarded $494,390 through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. These federal funds will help with renewable energy capacity, technical knowledge, and deployment of clean energy efficiency projects at the local level.
This is the first time the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded funding under the Drinking Water System Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability grant program, bolstered by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which Costa voted for in 2021.
AWIA improves drinking water and water quality, deepens infrastructure investments, enhances public health and quality of life, increases jobs, and bolsters the economy. Funding through this grant program is used for the planning, construction, implementation, and maintenance to increase the resilience of public water systems to natural hazards.
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