$204 million in funding granted for North Carolina water, wastewater upgrades
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality has announced $204 million in funding for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure improvements across the state, according to WFMY News 2.
The City of Greensboro, Winston-Salem and Graham received a share of the funds, totaling nearly $5 million in grants.
In Greensboro, $500,000 will support a design study for upgrades to the Mitchell Water Treatment Plant, WFMY News reported. Jana Stewart, engineering manager for water resources with the City of Greensboro, said the project aims to improve the plant’s ability to remove “forever chemicals” using additional activated carbon filters.
Meanwhile, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities received $2 million for its lead pipe replacement initiative. Utility spokesperson Gale Kettler said the funds will help locate and replace lead or galvanized pipes that may pose a health risk.
Kettler encouraged residents to participate in a pipe identification survey. She said that homes built after 1988 are not likely to be affected.
In Graham, the city was awarded more than $3 million to support upgrades at the Graham-Mebane Water Treatment Plant. A city spokesperson said the recent flooding from Tropical Storm Chantal significantly increased the projected cost of the improvements.
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