Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Madeleine Z. Bordallo today announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded the Government of Guam $12.1 million for environmental protection programs on Guam.
The Guam Waterworks Authority was awarded $9.2 million in Clean Water and Safe Drinking Water State Revolving Funds for water and wastewater infrastructure design and construction projects. The funds will repair and replace GWA’s wastewater collection system and the construction of wastewater pump stations in Tamuning, Chalan Pago and Talofofo districts. The projects will help reduce sanitary sewer overflows in these neighborhoods and thereby limit contamination to ground and surface water. Additionally, the funds will be used for the rehabilitation of five drinking water wells currently out of service.
The Guam Environmental Protection Agency was awarded $3 million to support inspections, permit writing, emergency response, education on pesticide use, and program implementation to ensure clean beaches and safe drinking water.
“We have an obligation to protect our environment and natural resources, which are critical to our economy, culture, and way of life. These funds provide federal investments to upgrade our water and wastewater system; they also support environmental protection initiatives to prevent contamination and deliver clean water to island residents and businesses. I will continue to work to protect federal funding in Congress that support these programs.”
