The US Treasury has released final guidance on how municipalities can use American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) funds. This final rule expands which infrastructure projects are eligible for ARPA funding and includes the following:

  • Construction and/or security of wastewater treatment facilities

  • Water conservation, efficiency, or reuse measures

  • Projects for the management and treatment of storm water, including culvert repair

  • Projects that are part of a nonpoint source pollution management program

  • Watershed projects that comply with the Clean Water Act

  • Purchase of water systems and/or interconnections of systems

  • Transmission and distribution water mains

  • Projects to improve access to safe drinking water for those served by residential wells

  • Dam and reservoir rehabilitation if the main purpose is for drinking water supply

Much of the funding for water-related projects will be distributed through the Safe Drinking Water Fund and Clean Drinking Water Fund programs. However, some funding that was distributed directly to municipalities can be used for these projects.

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EDWARD F. MAXWELL
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Edward joined Ruekert & Mielke, Inc. (R/M) in 2017 as a financial analyst. Before joining R/M, he worked in private-sector finance, analyzing capital investments, forecasting expenses and revenue, and crafting department budgets. At R/M, he creates financial solutions for all clients, from municipalities to corporate businesses.

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