New Mexico getting over $28 million for drinking water improvements
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, signed in 2021, is putting more than $28 million in federal funding towards bringing clean drinking water to New Mexicans, New Mexico’s congressional officials say.
“Every New Mexican deserves the right to a clean and reliable supply of safe drinking water,” U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) said in a press release. “Because of the investments we passed in the Infrastructure Law, our state will be able to finally replace lead pipes, using American-made materials installed by American workers. This funding will keep working families in our state safe and healthy, while creating a solid foundation for our communities to grow.”
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New Mexico’s share of the funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will go towards replacing lead pipes in the state, Heinrich’s office says. At least 49% of the funding will be used as grant money or forgivable loans to disadvantaged communities. The rest of the funding will be used for low-interest loans.
Ultimately, the New Mexico Environment Department and New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority will organize selection and fund distribution for projects.
