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Sterling, VA – Today, Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) announced that Virginia will soon receive $126,383,000 in federal funding to strengthen drinking and wastewater systems, including the replacement of dangerous lead service lines and pipes, from the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. This funding is the first round of a five-year investment authorized by this new law.

“As our towns and cities grow and age, one of the most important investments we can make for the health of kids and families is in an effective water management system,” said Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton. “I’m proud that our bipartisan infrastructure bill delivers the federal support that Virginia localities need to improve clean drinking water access, expand wastewater management systems, and lower costs for families.”

Signed into law by President Biden on November 15th, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law included $50 billion for the Environmental Protection Agency to improve our nation’s water systems – the largest single investment in water in history. Of this total, $15 billion nationally will go toward replacing lead pipes and service lines across the country over the next five years, with a special focus on advancing equity and justice for under-resourced communities.

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