U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded the Hawaii Department of Health a $10.3 million grant for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund and an $8.3 million grant for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund for projects to renew water infrastructure.The Department of Health will provide low-cost loans to counties to upgrade drinking water and wastewater facilities. In Hawaii, where most of the wastewater treatment occurs along the coast, funding will modernize aging systems, and make facilities more energy and water efficient. Statewide, the total infrastructure needs for clean water and drinking water are estimated at $3 billion.“EPA continues to make substantial
