LAS VEGAS, Nev. (KOLO) – The Environmental Protection Agency will be sending $47 million to the state of Nevada to upgrade Nevada’s water infrastructure.
The grants will fund projects managing wastewater, protect freshwater resources, and deliver drinking water to homes, schools, and businesses.
The funding was announced by Nevada Senators Jacky Rosen and Catherine Cortez Masto.
“All Nevadans deserve access to clean, safe drinking water, and I’m proud to see these funds coming to Nevada to make critical improvements to our water infrastructure,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “I’ll continue working in the Senate to deliver essential resources to protect our water supply for generations to come.”
“All Nevadans deserve access to clean water, which is why I’ve been working across party lines to make historic investments to improve our water infrastructure,” said Senator Rosen. “I’m proud to announce millions of dollars to protect our water supply and deliver safe drinking water for families, communities, and Tribes in Nevada.”
The money will come from two EPA grants, one for $26 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that will support water infrastructure and one for $21 million through the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund to ensure access to clean water.
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