Significant Investment Announced for Water Infrastructure Upgrades in North Carolina
In a major step towards enhancing water quality and infrastructure resilience, North Carolina has allocated over $244 million for water infrastructure improvements. Governor Josh Stein recently revealed that this funding will be directed towards numerous critical projects across 28 counties.
A series of 45 projects, aimed at improving both drinking water and wastewater systems, will be supported through a combination of loans and grants. These initiatives are designed to bolster defenses against future storms, mitigate the presence of persistent pollutants known as forever chemicals, and address the replacement of outdated lead pipes.
Among the beneficiaries, Alamance, Wilkes, and Randolph counties will see a significant influx of funds, amounting to over $32 million collectively. A substantial portion of this funding is earmarked for the city of Graham, where a $26 million loan will support the Graham-Mebane Water Treatment Plant Reliability Project.
In Western North Carolina, efforts to recover from Hurricane Helene will receive a dedicated allocation of $44 million, underscoring the state’s commitment to rebuilding and fortifying its infrastructure in the face of frequent and severe weather events.
