Nevada Appeal Capitol Bureau
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Nevada will receive $71.6 million in 2022 through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for water infrastructure repairs and upgrades.
The letter to Gov. Steve Sisolak from EPA Administrator Michael Reagan urges the state to focus on projects that remove lead from drinking water as well as chemical contaminants.
The funding is part of the $50 billion in the infrastructure package for water programs and initiatives nationwide.
Reagan’s letter said nearly half of the funding is in the form of grants or principal forgiveness loans to encourage investing in underserved communities.
The 2022 allocation is the first of five years of water infrastructure investments.
According to EPA officials, lead pollution in drinking water is especially dangerous for children and can cause irreversible health effects including decreased IQ and academic achievement.
