Planning ahead is critical to securing funding and advancing projects, but it does not eliminate risk. Even well-planned utility budgets face uncertainty, from equipment failures to revenue shortfalls that put pressure on operations. In our previous article, we discussed how planning ahead can position your utility to take advantage of funding opportunities. In this edition, … Read more
More funding is on the way to U.S. states and territories to reduce lead in drinking water. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) recently announced $2.875 billion in funding to protect Americans from exposure to lead. The investment will be dispersed through the Drinking Water State Revolving Funds (DWSRF). Communities can use the funds for identifying lead … Read more
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) announced $1 billion of Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities (EC-SDC) grant funding to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and emerging contaminants. There is no cost-share/match requirements for the funding made available under EC-SDC. In Colorado, $44.3 million of EC-SDC grant funds are available for communities, drinking … Read more