Amata Highlights Over $4.1 Million in EPA Clean Water Infrastructure Funding

Washington, D.C. –Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting federal funding from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of $4,119,000 in clean water infrastructure funds for American Samoa.

This announcement is part of $775 million nationwide announced Friday for clean water infrastructure projects provided through annual appropriations from Congress as loans. The investment will help communities upgrade essential wastewater and stormwater systems to protect public health.

The funds are from the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act passed by Congress in December, distributed through this year’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF).

“Upgrading and modernizing our water infrastructure is a constant priority, and I’m pleased to highlight these federal funds to target a project in this important area of need,” said Congresswoman Amata.

EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan said in a national announcement, “Too many communities across the country are facing challenges with water infrastructure – from climate impacts like drought vulnerability, to a lack of basic wastewater services that everyone deserves.” He continued, “This funding paired with this historic funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will support local economies while advancing projects in communities to help ensure clean, safe water for residents.”

These funds are additional to $2.4 billion nationally from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, signed into law in November 2021. That February announcement of funds including grants and principal forgiveness loans to help underserved communities across America invest in water infrastructure, stated the availability of 56 million apportioned among American Samoa, Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands.

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