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Harder Delivers Key Water Infrastructure Funds: $609 Million to Improve Drinking Water

December 6, 2021

Announcement marks one of the first official rounds of funding for California from the bipartisan infrastructure law

WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) applauded the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) announcement that California will receive $609,441,000 from the bipartisan infrastructure law to address water infrastructure needs – everything from improving drinking water, wastewater, and storm water infrastructure. This funding is the one of the first batches of federal resources that will be delivered to the state through the bipartisan infrastructure law.

"Today marks the beginning of a new era for our state and for the Central Valley. After decades of inaction, we're finally investing in our water infrastructure," said Rep. Harder. "When I sat down to negotiate this bill, I made it clear to Republicans and Democrats alike that my number one priority was water. Now, I'm proud to say that priority is becoming a reality."

These funds will be used to support jobs, upgrade aging water infrastructure, and deliver safe, lead-free drinking water across the state. In the Central Valley, water investments from the bipartisan infrastructure law will help finance the prioritiesRead more about the EPA's infrastructure investments here.