Funding News

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. £34M Upgrade Begins At Crewe's Wastewater Treatment Works 3/5/2026

    United Utilities is powering ahead with a £34.4m upgrade at its Crewe wastewater treatment works, to improve water quality in the River Weaver.

  8. NI Water Breaks Ground On Nature-Based Wastewater Treatment Solution For Robinsonstown, Portadown 3/5/2026

    Robinsonstown (outside Portadown) is set to benefit from a £6M investment by NI Water as work to replace the 35-year-old wastewater treatment works in the village gets underway.

  9. EPA Launches Initiative To Strengthen Support For Water Systems, Maximize Impact To Ensure Clean, Safe Water For All 3/4/2026

    On March 4, 2026, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) launched the Real Water Technical Assistance (RealWaterTA) initiative, a back-to-basics approach to support drinking water and wastewater systems using proven, best-practice approaches that will most effectively address local needs while partnering with states and Tribes.

  10. Rural Community Assistance Partnership Successfully Concludes 2026 National Fly-In, Highlights Critical Need For Affordable Financing And Technical Assistance For Rural Water Infrastructure 3/3/2026

    The Rural Community Assistance Partnership (RCAP) has successfully concluded its 2026 National Fly-In, bringing together rural leaders, technical assistance providers, and advocates from across the country to meet with Members of Congress and federal agency officials to advance solutions for rural water and community infrastructure challenges.