Nearly $400 million from the Department of Agriculture are helping rebuild and improve rural water and wastewater infrastructure in 42 states, including California.
USDA says $392 million in partnerships with rural communities because “modern and reliable water infrastructure is foundational to quality of life and economic development,” according to Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett.
Hazlett announced the awards Monday during the Water Pro Conference hosted by the National Rural Water Association.
USDA is supporting investments in 120 infrastructure projects through the Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant program.
It can be used to finance drinking water, stormwater drainage and waste disposal systems for rural communities with 10,000 or fewer residents.
