EPA Extends Deadline to Apply for a WIFIA Water Infrastructure Loan

U.S. EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt announced at a meeting with water sector associations that the deadline to submit letters of interest for Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loans has been extended to July 31, 2018. Pruitt also sent a letter highlighting the deadline extension to governors of 56 states and territories as well as tribal leadership.

“By extending the deadline to apply for a WIFIA loan, even more entities will be able to bring critical water infrastructure improvements to their communities, including projects that keep lead and other contaminants out of drinking water,” Pruitt said. “These projects create jobs, protect public health, and help ensure that all Americans continue to have access to clean and safe water.”

EPA’s announcement comes as part of Infrastructure Week and highlights the importance of working together with the water sector on a variety of topics, including affordability, governance, and the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds (SRFs).

Also in conjunction with Infrastructure Week, EPA released a new interactive website that showcases leading efforts by states, public water systems and communities to replace lead service lines.