Unprecedented funding from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is transforming communities across the state

LENEXA, KAN. (FEB. 20, 2024) - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $56,829,000 from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda for Kansas drinking water and clean water infrastructure upgrades.

The funding is part of the over $50 billion investment in water infrastructure upgrades from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law- the largest such investment in American history. Today’s announcement will support essential water infrastructure that protects public health and treasured water bodies across the state. Almost half of this funding will be available as grants or principal forgiveness loans, ensuring that funds reach underserved communities most in need of investments in water infrastructure

“President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda continues to transform communities for the better with this latest infusion of funds for critical water infrastructure projects,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. “With $50 billion in total, the largest investment in water infrastructure in our nation’s history, EPA will enable communities across the nation to ensure safer drinking water for their residents and rebuild vital clean water infrastructure to protect public health for decades to come.”

"State Revolving Funds make water protection and progress possible for cities of all sizes,” said EPA Region 7 Administrator Meghan A. McCollister. “We’re already seeing water projects funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in Kansas cities as large as Wichita and as small as Oketo. This over $56 million investment will allow Kansans to continue to address the needs and challenges that arise with aging water infrastructure.”