IHS allocates $700 million for tribal water, sewer infrastructure projects
(UI) — Indian Health Service is allocating $700 million for water, wastewater and sanitation infrastructure projects across tribal communities, part of a broader federal effort to expand access to basic utility services.
The funding, drawn from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, will support construction of drinking water systems, sewer networks and solid waste infrastructure in areas where service gaps remain.
Federal officials said the latest round of funding prioritizes projects that are ready to move into design and construction, allowing work to advance more quickly.
“Clean drinking water and sanitation are fundamental public health priorities,” HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said.
The program has already funded hundreds of projects in recent years and is expected to benefit more than 100,000 households when complete, according to the agency.
Officials said the work will be carried out in coordination with federal partners, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, as part of a broader push to improve water and wastewater systems in underserved communities.
The funding is part of a multi-year effort to address longstanding infrastructure gaps, particularly in areas lacking reliable drinking water and sewer service.
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