Senator Eldridge and Representative Gentile Announce Over $55 Million in Funding to Finance Drinking Water and Clean Water Quality Projects in Sudbury
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) released community allocations of the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF)
Sudbury, MA -- State Senator Jamie Eldridge (D-Marlborough) and State Representative Carmine Gentile (D-Sudbury) are pleased to announce that the State Revolving Fund loan program has awarded over $55 million to the town of Sudbury to fund water infrastructure projects supporting a clean, healthy, and modern water supply.
This funding is part of $1.3 billion in low-interest-rate loans and grants allocated for projects proposed by municipalities, regional water supply and wastewater treatment districts, and the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA). Administered by the Clean Water Trust, the State Revolving Fund is instrumental to improving water quality, updating aging infrastructure, and improving renewable energy and climate resiliency in water systems across the Commonwealth. This year's funding includes $173 million from the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and finances 61 clean water infrastructure projects, 50 drinking water construction projects, and 39 Asset Management Planning projects.
“Water infrastructure is in serious need of updates and climate resiliency improvements in municipalities across the commonwealth. I am grateful this essential funding has been allocated to Sudbury to meet the serious public health need for PFAS treatment as well as to improve stormwater management, which will be increasingly important as extreme weather events become more frequent,” said State Senator Jamie Eldridge (D-Marlborough) “The continued investment in protecting crucial water resources is paramount and I am proud to be sponsoring S.476 An Act improving municipal water infrastructure, which would increase municipal funds for drinking water, wastewater, or stormwater infrastructure.”
“I want to thank the Sudbury Water District and the Sudbury Select Board for their pro-active application for funding to rid Sudbury’s drinking water of PFAS contamination and enable the Town to move forward on wastewater infrastructure plans. I am grateful that MassDEP and the Clean Water Trust have made these grants and loans totaling $55,960,000,” said State Representative Carmine Gentile (D-Sudbury) “This funding will allow key investments to ensure that future generations of residents enjoy safe, clean water despite the challenges currently posed by climate change and PFAS.”
The State Revolving Fund programs make water projects accessible to communities and ensures affordability through loan forgiveness offered to municipalities meeting the affordability criteria, including 64 of this year's new projects. Additionally, reduced borrowing rates are available for communities meeting the Housing Choice Initiative criteria to support municipalities pursuing sustainable and affordable housing.
Through the Drinking Water Revolving State Fund, the Sudbury Water District will receive $5,810,000 for East Street Water Treatment Facility PFAS Treatment to mitigate resident exposure to this harmful pollutant. The town of Sudbury will also receive $150,000 for the Sudbury Water System Asset Management Plan to manage stormwater risk and improve infrastructure to better withstand storms and flooding events. Through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund the town of Sudbury will receive $50,000,000 for its Waste Water Treatment Facility and Collection System.
Clean, safe water is essential to the health and prosperity of the Commonwealth. Funding provided through the State Revolving Fund enables the projects necessary to maintain and improve Massachusetts’ water infrastructure and ensures this need is met for residents today and for generations to come.
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