EPA possibly cut grants meant to improve drinking water and disaster resilience

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reviewing and potentially canceling $2 billion in environmental justice grants, jeopardizing projects for clean water and disaster preparedness, even in Republican-led states. Under President Trump’s directive, the EPA is shutting down its Office of Environmental Justice and reassessing funds from the Inflation Reduction Act.

Communities in states like Idaho, California, and Florida now face uncertainty as funding for water infrastructure, pollution mitigation, and storm resilience is paused or revoked. Critics warn these cuts will harm public health, particularly in areas with contaminated water and disaster risks, while supporters argue the grants are wasteful spending.

Eliminating these grants could leave vulnerable communities struggling with failing infrastructure and climate-related challenges. Many projects, such as sewer upgrades and flood protection, directly impact public health and safety. This move is part of a broader rollback of environmental policies, reducing resources for underserved areas.

18-03-2025

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