North Carolina has just announced a new plan to spend over $253 million for drinking water projects and wastewater infrastructure projects. The new construction grants will specifically go to 70 projects in 30 counties across our state.
Most of the plan will focus on addresses emerging contaminants (PFAS) and lead service line replacements.
“Strong water and wastewater systems are vital for safe drinking water and economic development,” said Governor Cooper in a press release. “Thanks to federal funding from the Biden-Harris Administration and state appropriations we’ve made historic investments to rebuild and replace aging systems, especially in rural communities, which will make our state stronger.”
Key projects include:
- Fayetteville Public Works Commission: $30 million for a PFAS treatment facility.
- Neuse Regional Water and Sewer Authority: $2.16 million for PFAS treatment.
- Town of Beech Mountain: $10 million for water system improvements.
- Junaluska Sanitary District: $9.5 million for water line rehabilitation.
- City of Asheboro: $500,000 for a PFAS planning study.
- City of Sanford: $5 million for sewer rehabilitation.
- Town of Ayden: $1.4 million for sewer improvements.
- City of Eden: $7.2 million for basin repairs.
- Gates County: $4.1 million for wastewater improvements.
- Orange Water and Sewer Authority: $3.25 million for lead service line replacements.
Designated distressed communities like Creswell and Denton will also receive grants for asset inventory and assessment to ensure future viability.
