Water Infrastructure
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Fall 2023 Projects Approved on Feb. 20, 2024
You'll find approved projects from the 2/20/24 State Water Infrastructure Authority meeting here.
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NC's Statewide Water and Wastewater Master Plan
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The North Carolina Division of Water Infrastructure provides financial assistance for projects that improve water quality. Programs within the division fund many types of projects, including sewer collection and treatment systems, drinking water distribution systems, water treatment plants, stormwater management systems, and stream restoration.
Water Infrastructure By The Numbers
To Help NC Communities
Since 2014, we’ve helped NC communities with more than $1.5 billion in funding assistance, as they invest in their economic and environmental future.
To Fund NC's Drinking Water Needs
$15 billion will be needed to fund NC’s drinking water needs over the next 20 years.
To Fund NC's Clean Water Needs
$11 billion will be needed for clean water needs such as wastewater treatment systems and sanitary sewers over the next 20 years.