The EPA recently announced over $351 million in funding for the city of Fort Worth, TX. The funds include an approved loan of $347 million from the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) program and selection of Fort Worth to receive $4,817,344 million from the Solid 91仓库 Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) grant program.
Fort Worth鈥檚 WIFIA loan will be used to upgrade wastewater collection and treatment and support beneficial water reuse. A newly designed and built water reclamation facility will meet the needs of a growing population while treating wastewater to be reused for industrial and irrigation purposes.聽The SWIFR grant will help launch the Reuse Program and Recycling Enhancement Project to collect appliances, building materials, furniture, and electronics for reuse at drop-off locations.
鈥淔ort Worth鈥檚 growth has made it a premier destination in Texas for families and businesses, and has created a greater need for clean water infrastructure and materials management services,鈥� said Regional Administrator Scott Mason.聽鈥淔unding from EPA can help this great city increase capacity to meet those needs and continue the historic pace of growth.鈥�
鈥淔ort Worth is committed to making smart, future-focused investments that keep our city strong and affordable for the families and businesses who call it home,鈥� said Mayor Mattie Parker. 鈥淭he EPA鈥檚 WIFIA loan for the Mary鈥檚 Creek Water Reclamation Facility allows us to stretch every dollar by securing low interest rates and flexible repayment terms. The solid waste grant helps us expand the reuse and recycling services our community relies on. Together, these investments are a major win for our wastewater and solid waste ratepayers and reinforce our commitment to delivering high-quality, cost-effective services as Fort Worth continues to grow.鈥�