Unprecedented Federal and State Infrastructure Investment Bodes Well for Nation’s Water, Sewer Assets

By Wayne Hofmann

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act, which has generated a legacy of improved water quality in our rivers and lakes and healthier drinking water sources while creating significant fiscal challenges for many communities in removing hazardous materials from drinking water and meeting long-term pollution control obligations.

The American Rescue Plan (ARPA) and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs (IIJA) Acts will increase federal investments in water and sewer systems to unprecedented levels over the next several years, providing potential economic relief to thousands of communities across the nation facing compliance challenges.