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On 15 November 2021, the US$1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act was passed, ushering in substantial federal funding to bolster the nation's infrastructure. The funding package includes up to US$63 billion for Water Infrastructure and Western Water Infrastructure appropriations. 

Halfway through 2025 of the 2022–2026 appropriations timeline, Bluefield’s team of water experts evaluated the progress of project funding across 10 discrete programs and subprograms administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. The evaluation was conducted at the request of clients, who expressed concerns about the slow pace at which funds are being disbursed to states and utilities. 

The lion’s share of the funding (US$43.5 billion of the US$51.3 billion tracked) is channeled through existing State Revolving Fund programs. Half of this allocation supplements traditional State Revolving Fund programs, while the rest is designated for projects addressing lead service lines and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances/emerging contaminants. Apart from State Revolving Funds, another US$7.3 billion is designated for Water Infrastructure for the Nation, Water Recycling and Desalination, Water Storage and Conveyance, and WaterSMART Grants.

This Insight Report and accompanying data dashboard present a bottom-up analysis primarily of the State Revolving Funds and their awards, from federal agency to award recipient.