Blog

North Carolina’s Big Investment: $472 Million for Cleaner, Stronger Water Systems

What This Huge Funding Means for Communities Across the State

North Carolina has announced a significant investment of more than $472 million to address water infrastructure challenges across the state. This funding will assist towns and cities in upgrading both drinking water and wastewater systems, ensuring clean and reliable water access for all residents.

The initiative goes beyond repairing outdated pipes. It encompasses 145 projects in 66 counties, with objectives that include providing clean water, strengthening systems to withstand storms, and enabling communities to recover swiftly from disasters...

Reflections from the Emerging Issues Forum on Water, Community, and Resilience

North Carolina is booming. People and businesses keep flocking to the state, and while that's exciting, it also means our water infrastructure is facing some big hurdles—and plenty of chances for new ideas and teamwork. This year’s Emerging Issues Forum, held in Morehead City, Winston-Salem, and Asheville, brought together leaders from government, education, and nonprofits to chat about how population growth is pushing our aging water systems to the limit, and what we can do about it.

Why Water Infrastructure Matters More Than Ever

Currently, North Carolina has about 11.2 million people, and that numbe...