1. Funding for States to Support Lead Service Line Replacements and Addressing Emerging Contaminants

The Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF)—a federal-state partnership between EPA and states—can help communities improve their drinking water infrastructure by replacing lead service lines (LSLs) and reducing exposure to emerging contaminants, including PFAS. The Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act (IIJA) provides $15 billion in funding specifically for replacing LSLs and $4 billion to address emerging contaminants in drinking water. IIJA provides an additional $11.7 billion in general-purpose funding through the DWSRF, which can also be used for lead pipe replacement, emerging contaminants, or other drinking water infrastructure projects. This presentation will provide an overview of the DWSRF, discuss borrower and project eligibilities for LSL identification and replacement, and cover eligibilities for emerging contaminants in drinking water. Presented by Keelan Baldwin, EPA Office of Water.

2. Grant Funding for Public Water Systems to Address Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities

The Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities (EC-SDC) grant program appropriated $5 billion of non-competitive funding awards over five years for states, territories, and Tribes to improve drinking water quality. The grants empower them to better support their eligible communities in addressing emerging contaminants, including PFAS. This presentation will provide an overview of the EC-SDC grant program, including project and community eligibilities and examples.  Presented by Lida Daly, EPA Office of Water.