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Scott announces $2.8 million in ARPA awards for wastewater pretreatment
Vermont Business Magazine Governor Phil Scott and the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Wastewater Program(link is external) today announced $2.8 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) awards to help municipalities and companies improve their wastewater quality through pretreatment and capacity management.
“Investing in municipal wastewater infrastructure opens up numerous opportunities for communities, from the environmental benefit, to economic development, housing, and more,” said Governor Scott. “My team will continue to make supporting this infrastructure a priority in all corners of the state.”
“Our municipal wastewater treatment facilities often face challenges when treating high strength or toxic wastewater,” said DEC Commissioner John Beling. “By investing ARPA funds in wastewater pretreatment, we can take a significant step forward in cutting pollution and better protecting our environment and human health.”