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EPA allocates 1.56 million to Colorado for sewer and stormwater projects
ColoradoBiz Staff //April 30, 2026//
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EPA allocates 1.56 million to Colorado for sewer and stormwater projects
ColoradoBiz Staff //April 30, 2026//
In Brief:
- EPA allocates $1.56 million to Colorado
- Funding supports sewer overflow and stormwater projects
- Colorado receives $781,000 for fiscal year 2025
- EPA prioritizes small and financially distressed communities
DENVER — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will provide about $1.56 million to Colorado communities to address sewer overflows and stormwater infrastructure needs, the agency announced Wednesday.
The funding is part of a broader $80 million allocation through the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant program for fiscal years 2025 and 2026.
Colorado is set to receive $781,000 for fiscal year 2025 and $780,000 for fiscal year 2026. The money will support projects aimed at reducing pollution from stormwater and untreated sewage entering rivers and streams.
“Stormwater and sewage systems are critical for managing pollution to keep our nation’s waterways clean and support healthy people, economic growth and thriving ecosystems,” said EPA Assistant Administrator for Water Jess Kramer. “This $80 million investment will help states upgrade stormwater management systems to address the threat of aging and inadequate infrastructure.”
Stormwater runoff can carry pollutants such as trash, chemicals, oil and sediment into waterways. In systems where stormwater mixes with wastewater, heavy rain can lead to sewer overflows.
The EPA said the grant program will prioritize projects in small or financially distressed communities, where infrastructure costs can strain local systems and ratepayers.
“These sewer overflow grants demonstrate EPA’s commitment to protecting water quality for all Americans, including small communities that face unique infrastructure challenges,” said EPA Regional Administrator Cyrus Western.
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