Oregon receives $37.4 million for safe drinking water
On June 12, 2026, Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced that Oregon will receive more than $37.4 million in federal funding through the Environmental Protection Agency’s Drinking Water State Revolving Fund to support critical drinking water infrastructure projects across the state.
“Reliable access to clean water is essential for the health and safety of Oregon communities,” said Merkley. “Oregonians in every corner of the state should be able to turn on their tap with confidence that their drinking water is safe and reliable. These federal funds will help communities replace aging water infrastructure, strengthen public health protections and ensure clean drinking water for generations to come.”
“All Oregonians deserve clean water and achieving that vital public health mission requires consistent and robust federal investment in modern infrastructure throughout our state,” said Wyden. “I’m glad our work to secure these federal resources has produced today’s good news for clean drinking water in Oregon communities and I’ll keep battling to ensure similar statewide investments in the years ahead.”
