EPA strives to accelerate water infrastructure investments
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) convened a roundtable on water infrastructure programs, including the State Revolving Funds, to identify and address challenges in program implementation that can result in delays in vital drinking water, wastewater and stormwater projects. State officials, water associations, technical assistance providers and representatives from small communities were present to identify real actions that will be taken to ensure that infrastructure funding is invested efficiently and effectively to accelerate stronger water infrastructure delivery.
“While water infrastructure is often out of sight and out of mind for the public, it delivers safe drinking water to homes, schools, hospitals and businesses every day. Water infrastructure also manages wastewater and stormwater to keep our communities safe,” said EPA Assistant Administrator for Water Jess Kramer. “This first-of-its-kind roundtable gathered a diverse set of action leaders in the same room to celebrate successes, discuss challenges and identify commitments that will [accelerate] these programs going forward. The EPA will continue to work collaboratively with states and our partners to accelerate these investments, which are essential to protect human health and grow the economy.”
