The Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2011,
proposes to invest $13.8 Billion over 5 years in wastewater
infrastructure, along with several other categories, that include
Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO). These monies are intended to
be authorized, or established, through the following Titles:
- Title I: $13.8 Billion in Clean Water
SRFs for low interest loans and additional loan subsidizations for
water infrastructure.
- Title II: $250 Million in grants for
alternative water source projects.
- Title III: $2.5 Billion, which is part of the
$13.8 Billion from Title I, will be used to aid communities in CSO
related capital improvements.
- Title IV: Clean Water Trust Fund to assist in
the implementation of green and efficient projects, as well as Best
Management Practices.
- Title V: Use of direct Federal loans for water
related infrastructure improvements similar to the Transportation
Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act.
Have Questions / Need Help?
If you have any questions on the details of the Water Quality
Protection Job Creation Act of 2011 and how this may benefit your
water infrastructure projects, please contact Brady Dryer at bdryer@contactcei.com or
Don Larson dlarson@contactcei.com or
by phone at 1-800-289-1177.
