Funding to improve NJ wastewater infrastructure

In a move that stands to improve aging water and wastewater infrastructure and environmental health, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $203,300,900 (£126,000,700) to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.

The Recovery Act funds will go to the state's Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds programme and will also help to generate more employment.

Acting regional administrator George Pavlou said that the EPA is committed to helping restore the US economy through projects that create jobs and make a demonstrable difference to the environment and public health.

"This funding will help municipalities across New Jersey upgrade their drinking water and wastewater treatment systems, both of which are imperative for healthy communities," he said.

As well as striving to improve the nation's health and environment, the Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 aims to enact the largest increase in funding of US roads, bridges and mass transit systems since the national highway system was created in the 1950s.

Written by Lauren Steadman