In 2021, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act, one of many Biden Administration accomplishments, was passed and signed into law. Since then, New Hampshire has reaped a lot of the benefits such as the "Solar for all" grant program, NH’s infrastructure, and the "RAISE Grant Program". Looks like there’s more headed our way!
On Tuesday, Feb. 20th, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced over $55.7 million for upgrading the state’s drinking, storm and wastewater infrastructure systems. These upgrades will promote further the infrastructure that will protect the public’s health and the many bodies of water throughout the state. Nearly half of the money will be made available in the form of grants or as principle forgiveness loans, focusing on those cities and towns who are most in need of water infrastructure investment.
Since 2022, more than $209 million has made its way into NH through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act. Among the benefits seen so far:
- $2.16 million to Plymouth Village Water & Sewer District for the Holderness Well Treatment Project.
- Over $1 million to the Town of Lisbon for treatment and distribution improvements.
- $765,000 to the Town of Troy for upgrades to wastewater treatment facilities.
The EPA expects to announce the additional distribution of billions of dollars for the “Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Lead Service Line Replacement” fund later this spring. Looking forward to learning what NH will receive!
“Without regard to whether some place is wealthy or poor, everybody should have the chance at clean air and clean water.”
Barack Obama