WASHINGTON – The Biden Administration increased federal funding for water infrastructure projects, yet even with more money available, disadvantaged communities face challenges accessing funds to maintain drinking water and wastewater treatment systems, according to new NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) equity report cards for all 50 states released today.
The report – Will Funds Flow Fairly? State Water Infrastructure Report Cards – is based on the degree to which states incorporate equity into water programs. NRDC issued every state a water funding equity grade considering policies that govern State Revolving Fund (SRF) award decisions for Clean Water SRFs and Drinking Water SRFs, as well as policies for lead service line replacement projects.
Only two states earned an overall A grade, with another ten receiving a B. Most states received a C or D, with…