Nebraska Receives Funding for Wastewater Digester Program
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen and state officials highlighted a new $38 million grant for the City of Norfolk, supported by the state’s "ONE RED" initiative. The project will focus on the construction of anaerobic digestion and biogas infrastructure at a local wastewater facility.
The initiative, managed by the Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment (DWEE), utilizes federal funding to promote energy efficiency and resource recovery. By converting organic waste into biogas, the project aims to produce sustainable energy while improving agricultural waste management. This project underscores a shift toward integrating energy recovery into municipal wastewater treatment. Officials noted that the program is designed to provide both economic and environmental benefits, demonstrating how infrastructure upgrades can serve as a catalyst for local utility modernization.
North Carolina Reports $906 Million in Resilience Funding
As of July 2026, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has awarded $906 million in state and federal funds to repair and upgrade water and wastewater infrastructure across the state, with a focus on flood resilience.
Source: NC.gov
Governor Morrisey Announces $4.43 Million Investment to Modernize Moundsville Wastewater Infrastructure
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey announced a $4.43 million investment from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund to modernize Moundsville's aging wastewater system. The project aims to prevent untreated wastewater from overflowing into local creeks and the Ohio River during heavy rain events.
Source: WV Office of the Governor Patrick Morrisey
Freeport Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade Commences
The City of Freeport, Illinois, has officially broken ground on a $60 million upgrade to its wastewater treatment plant. The project is supported by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency's State Revolving Fund, including $5 million in forgivable loans.
Source: Fehr Graham
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