Hendersonville Secures $72 Million for Flood Mitigation and Expansion
Hendersonville, North Carolina, has been awarded $72 million in grants and low-interest loans to upgrade its wastewater treatment facility. The funding supports a major project designed to improve disaster resilience and expand capacity.
The funding package includes $20.1 million from the U.S. Economic Development Administration, $11 million in state grants, and $39 million in low-interest loans from the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality. An additional $2 million was provided by the Dogwood Health Trust.
The project focuses on flood mitigation to ensure the facility can withstand future natural disasters, a critical need following recent regional weather events. The upgrades are intended to safeguard water quality and protect public health.
While the current funding is significant, city officials note that the total project cost is expected to exceed $100 million. The municipality is actively seeking additional funding sources to complete the remaining phases of the expansion.
Department of Energy Invests $27.8 Million to Decarbonize Water Resource Recovery Facilities
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced $27.8 million in funding for 10 projects focused on decarbonizing water resource recovery facilities. These initiatives aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% without increasing operational costs.
Source: energy.gov
Pillen Announces $38 Million Grant for Norfolk Wastewater Project
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen announced a $38 million grant to support a $76 million upgrade to Norfolk's wastewater treatment system. The project is designed to modernize the facility and improve long-term operational capacity.
Source: Norfolk Daily News
House Passes WRDA 2026 with Support for Sonoma County
The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026, which includes a specific authorization for $60 million in water and wastewater infrastructure funding for Sonoma and Marin counties in California.
Source: Sonoma Sun
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