The EPA is investing $50 billion in rural water infrastructure through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
EPA Administrator Michael Regan tells Brownfield the investment will improve management of wastewater, storm water and drinking water.
“That is so critical,” he said. “Especially for our rural communities that don’t have the tax space to do these upgrades.”
Regan said the rural infrastructure investments will also spur economic development.
“Every business has conversations with the economic developers,” he said.
