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Water coalition seeks $5.2 billion from feds
WASHINGTON — A coalition of water and environmental associations has written
to congressional leaders, urging increased funding for clean drinking water,
according to a news release.
The letter, addressed to the House Appropriations Committee, requests $3.2
billion for the Clean Water State Revolving Loan Fund (SRF) and $2 billion for
the Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund as parts of the Veteran Affairs and
Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act.
"These funds will help local communities meet water quality standards, protect
public health, repair and replace old and decaying pipelines and treatment
plants, and ensure continued progress in restoring the health and safety of
America's water bodies," the letter stated.
The fully funded SRFs will create approximately 247,000 American jobs, aiding
the national economic recovery and keeping good paying jobs in local
communities, according to the letter.
It is estimated that there are $4.1 billion in projects ready to move forward in
less than 90 days that are stalled due to the lack of funding, the letter said.
The letter was signed by a number of water groups, such as the Association of
Metropolitan Sewerage Agencies, the American Water Works Association and the
Water Environment Federation.