Columbia receives WIFIA loan from EPA for drinking water

The city of Columbia has received a $272 Water Infrastructure and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to expand drinking water capacity. The new WIFIA loan will help the city implement increase capacity and system reliability to deliver safe drinking water throughout the city and nearby rural communities. The project includes construction of a new raw water intake structure, transmission main, and improvements to the system’s existing water treatment plant. Through these upgrades the city will increase drinking water supply reliability for its customers and provide water to rural communities within the city’s service area. EPA’s WIFIA loan enables Columbia to meet increased demands due to population and economic growth while delivering for its communities and businesses.