Funding News

1. AWWA Report Finds Rising Drinking Water Infrastructure Costs And Other Needs Put Affordability At Risk 3/26/2026

   A report released today by the American Water Works Association (AWWA) finds that addressing U.S. drinking water infrastructure and other critical needs will require $2.1-$2.4 trillion over the next 25 years, testing the limits of water affordability.

2. EPA Awards $1,687,013,000 To Florida For Water Infrastructure Resiliency 3/25/2026

   The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $1,687,013,000 in supplemental appropriation funds to Florida to improve water infrastructure resiliency in the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

3. New York Lead Pipe Replacement Funding Program Requires Open Materials Evaluation 3/20/2026

   The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) today said that while New York State’s fund of $250M for water infrastructure improvements should be applauded, not allowing an open procurement process would diminish results and not provide the most cost-effective solution.

4. WaterEquity's Everspring Fund Expands Household Access To Water And Sanitation Across Emerging Markets 3/19/2026

   On World Water Day 2025, we announced the creation of the WaterEquity Everspring Fund, which launched four months later.

5. Interior Announces $889 Million Investment In Western Water Infrastructure 3/17/2026

   The Department of the Interior today announced $889 million in investments for critical water infrastructure projects across the West made possible by President Donald J. Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

6. California American Water Completes $156,500 Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade At Carmel Valley Ranch 3/17/2026

   California American Water recently completed a screen replacement project at the Carmel Valley Ranch wastewater treatment plant, which will reduce energy costs and improve overall efficiency.

7. EPA Announces $38M WIFIA Loan To Expand Drinking Water Services In Park City, Utah, In Advance Of 2034 Olympic/Paralympic Games 3/13/2026

   U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing a $38M Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to the Mountain Regional Water Special Service District serving the Park City area of Summit County Utah.

8. New Research Shows Path To Affordable Water In Fast-Growing Cities 3/10/2026

   When multi-year droughts hit Pune, India, in the coming decades, water access for millions of people in this rapidly growing city will depend on choices made today.

9. Water Regarded As National Security Priority, Says FCDO 3/9/2026

   Water resilience should be regarded as a national security priority, delegates to the British Water International Forum 2026 heard on 23 February.

10. Costain Applies Industrial Cooling Techniques To Critical Water Infrastructure 3/6/2026

    Costain, the infrastructure solutions company, has applied industrial cooling techniques to upgrade a key wastewater treatment site for United Utilities, delivering a phase of work ahead of schedule.