Fresno will receive nearly millions of dollars in federal funding to improve water infrastructure.
Rep. Jim Costa (D–Fresno) announced Wednesday that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding Fresno $3.7 million.
The big picture: The $3,700,214 in funding from the EPA will go toward replacing failing water pipes and to protect Fresno’s drinking water system infrastructure from drought.
- It is the first time the EPA has awarded funding under the Drinking Water System Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability grant program.
- Further, the city was also awarded $494,390 through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Grant Program, which was funded by the 2021 infrastructure law.
- Those funds will help with renewable energy capacity, technical knowledge and the deployment of clean energy efficiency projects.
What he’s saying: “This $3 million investment is pivotal towards safeguarding Fresno’s water future,” Costa said. “By replacing lead pipes and enhancing our resilience against drought, we’re not just upgrading our infrastructure – we’re ensuring that every child in our city will have access to clean, safe water for generations to come.”
