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“Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday announced a significant investment in North Carolina’s water infrastructure. More than $253 million will be distributed to communities across the state to fund critical water and wastewater projects.
This funding will benefit 30 counties and encompass 70 projects, including construction of new facilities, upgrades to existing systems, and removal of harmful contaminants. Notably, a portion of the funds targets emerging contaminants like PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) and lead service line replacement.
‘Safe drinking water and economic development go hand-in-hand,’ said Cooper. ‘These funds, made possible by federal support and state appropriations, are historic investments to address aging infrastructure, particularly in rural areas. This will strengthen our state for the future.’
Several projects received funding specifically for addressing PFAS contamination, including a $30 million grant for a Granulated Activated Carbon treatment facility in Fayetteville.”…