EPA Giving Guam $8.7M for Water, Wastewater Improvements

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EPA Giving Guam $8.7M for Water, Wastewater Improvements

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency awarded more than $8.7 million to Guam for wastewater and drinking water infrastructure improvements.

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"This funding will help Guam provide cleaner water for local communities, while protecting the island's coastal waters," U.S. EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt said in a press release. "We continue to support Guam Waterworks Authority's commitment to ensure safe drinking water and sanitation for the residents of Guam."

Since 2010, EPA has awarded more than $75 million in Clean Water and Safe Drinking Water State Revolving Funds to Guam Waterworks Authority, according to the environmental agency.

These awards support residential and commercial utility services by funding the design and construction of water and wastewater infrastructure, the agency stated.

Read full article: The Guam Daily

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