North Carolina allocates $215 million for water infrastructure recovery
On April 22, 2026, North Carolina announced additional funding to support communities impacted by natural disasters. Governor Josh Stein announced the funding earlier this month, totaling $215 million to advance critical drinking water and wastewater infrastructure initiatives. The majority of awards will directly support communities impacted by Hurricane Helene.
These projects will target repairs for vital water systems, conduct studies of harmful chemicals and replace lead piping. The funding builds on previous rounds dedicated to repairing, rebuilding and increasing the resilience of the state’s water and wastewater systems damaged by hurricanes, totaling an $861 million investment since September 2025.
