Maryland Delegation Members Announce Nearly $400 Million in Federal Support for Water Infrastructure Modernization in Baltimore City

Statement

U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, and Kweisi Mfume (all D-Md.) today announced $396 million in Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loans for the City of Baltimore, Md., to help the city upgrade aging water infrastructure, including in low-income communities and communities of color. Project construction and operation are expected to create an estimated 2,700 jobs.

"No Marylander should have to worry about access to clean water. Together with the resources already headed to our state from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, these loans will boost water infrastructure improvements, helping to ensure our communities have access to safe water," the lawmakers said. "This federal support will aid the City's ongoing efforts to strengthen water mains and reliably deliver clean drinking water to homes and businesses across the city, especially disadvantaged communities. This is a win-win-win for Baltimore -- improving public health, equity, and our economy."