{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/larson-blumenthal-murphy-announce-41-million-upgrade-connecticuts-water", "Larson, Blumenthal, Murphy Announce $41 Million to Upgrade Connecticut's Water Infrastructure", "2024-10-23", "2024", "2024-10", "Democrat", "House", "CT", "John B. Larson", "L000557", "larson.house.gov", "larson", "https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "East Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), and Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy joined the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to announce $41 million in new Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to upgrade Connecticut's water infrastructure and keep communities safe.\n\n\u201cThe nearly $41 million in federal funding announced today will help improve local water infrastructure through lead pipe replacement, wastewater management infrastructure improvements, and broken water main repairs,\u201d said Rep. John B. Larson. \u201cWe passed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to accomplish these goals while also creating good-paying jobs, and I will continue to work with the entire Connecticut delegation to deliver federal funding to improve our water systems and ensure everyone has access to safe drinking water.\u201d\n\n\u201cA commitment to clean water speaks volumes about a nation\u2019s values. This $40 million federal investment enables communities to improve their water infrastructure, expanding access to safe and clean drinking water, protecting our local freshwater sources, and reducing wastewater pollutants in our waterways. I am proud that the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law continues to deliver for communities across Connecticut,\u201d said Senator Richard Blumenthal.\n\n\u201cThese historic investments from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will go a long way towards tackling some of Connecticut\u2019s most challenging water infrastructure projects,\u201d said Senator Chris Murphy. \u201cFrom replacing aging pipes to protecting our watersheds, this $40 million in federal dollars will help ensure every community across our state has reliable access to clean, safe water for generations to come.\u201d\n\n\u201cWater keeps us healthy, sustains vibrant communities and dynamic ecosystems, and supports economic opportunity. When our water infrastructure fails, it threatens people\u2019s health, peace of mind, and the environment,\u201d said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. \u201cWith the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law\u2019s historic investment in water, EPA is working with states and local partners to upgrade infrastructure and address local challenges\u2014from lead in drinking water, to PFAS, to water main breaks, to sewer overflows and climate resilience. Together, we are creating good-paying jobs while ensuring that all people can rely on clean and safe water.\u201d\n\n\u201cClean, reliable water is at the heart of every thriving community. Yet too many communities\u2014especially those overburdened by pollution or left behind by past investments\u2014face challenges accessing the resources they need to upgrade water infrastructure,\" said EPA Regional Administrator David W. Cash. \"Thanks to the Biden-Harris Administration, we are delivering transformative funding to support local solutions to water issues, from fixing aging infrastructure to addressing emerging contaminants like PFAS. These investments don\u2019t just protect public health and reduce pollution in waterways; they also create good-paying jobs and help communities become more resilient for the future.\u201d\n\nThese Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds will flow through the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds (CWSRF and DWSRF), a long-standing federal-state water investment partnership. This multibillion-dollar investment will fund state-run, low-interest loan programs that address key challenges in financing water infrastructure. Today\u2019s announcement includes allotments for Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Clean Water General Supplemental funds for Connecticut ($30,484,000), Emerging Contaminant funds ($2,631,000), and $7,640,000 under the Drinking Water Emerging Contaminant Fund.\n\nThis funding is part of a five-year, $50 billion investment in water infrastructure through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law \u2013 the largest investment in water infrastructure in American history. To ensure investments reach communities that need them the most, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law mandates that a majority of the funding announced today must be provided to disadvantaged communities in the form of grants or loans that do not have to be repaid.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:57:20Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/larson-blumenthal-murphy-announce-41-million-upgrade-connecticuts-water"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 2.2383262403309345, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}