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Sewer district group asks for increased funding for upgrades
WASHINGTON (June 8) -- An association representing local sewer and water
districts has written letters to several Senate and House committees and
subcommittees asking for increased funding for revolving loan funds that help
pay for upgrading the nation´s wastewater and drinking water systems.
The Association of Metropolitan Sewerage Agencies wrote to appropriations
committees and Veterans Association-Housing and Urban Development subcommittees
asking for increased funding for the Clean Water State Revolving Loan Fund and
the Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund.
The coalition is seeking $5.2 billion for the programs, more than double the
current funding, which would help local communities repair and replace aging
plants and decaying pipelines. The upgrades are necessary to ensure public
health and restore the health of America´s lakes, rivers and other bodies of
water, according to an association statement.