Arizona gets $82 Million for water projects

Arizona is receiving $82 million in federal stimulus money through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to develop water projects across the state.

The Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, which provides low-interest loans for drinking water systems and emphasizes small and disadvantaged communities, will receive most of the funds, about $55.3 million.

The Clean Water State Revolving Fund, which provides low-interest loans for water quality and wastewater treatment projects, will receive $26.4 million. The remaining amount, about $267,400, will be used for water quality management planning.