Biden-Harris Administration Allocates $5.8 Billion for Nationwide Clean Water Initiatives

The funding aims to enhance drinking water quality, replace lead pipes, and address PFAS contamination across all U.S. states and territories.

Vice President Kamala Harris and EPA Administrator Michael Regan announce the investment in Pittsburgh, highlighting the administration's commitment to clean water access.
The investment is part of President Biden's Investing in America agenda, with a total of $22 billion allocated for clean water initiatives from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Nearly half of the new funding will be provided as grants or forgivable loans to disadvantaged communities, advancing the Justice40 Initiative.
Over 1,300 drinking water and wastewater projects have been launched across the country, including efforts to replace hundreds of thousands of lead service lines.
The funding also includes over $1 billion dedicated to addressing PFAS contamination, with proposed national drinking water standards expected in 2024.