Wilmington To Receive $960K In Federal Funds For PFAS Water Filtration System

Below is a press release from Congressman Seth Moulton’s Office:

SALEM, MA — Congressman Seth Moulton announced that he has secured over $13.2 million for fifteen community improvement projects in FY2024 Appropriations. Final legislation was passed by the House of Representatives last Wednesday, followed by the Senate on Friday.

Under guidelines issued by the House Appropriations Committee, each Representative is allowed to request funding for a limited number of community projects in their districts. Projects are restricted to specific accounts with varying eligibility.

The projects selected by Congressman Moulton will improve infrastructure and climate resiliency, expand workforce development and veterans services, and invest in childcare and education.

“I am thrilled that over $13 million will soon be making its way to the North Shore. This funding will improve our infrastructure and water filtration systems, and expand access to housing, childcare, education, and workforce training opportunities. These projects are truly collaborative and locally driven because they have been developed by community leaders. They will directly address key challenges we face across the 6th District,” said Congressman Moulton. “The partisan gridlock in Washington delayed this funding from passing for far too long. Our communities deserve better, and I hope that the next budget process will be far more efficient.”

Among the FY24 funded projects is $959,752 PSFAS Water Filtration System for Wilmington.

The Town of Wilmington will design and construct a PFAS filtration system and water mains. This project covers the replacement of granular activated carbon (GAC), helping to mitigate PFAS levels. The project will improve water quality and increase available water flow for firefighting by removing accumulated deposits from the existing water main.

Last year, Moulton successfully secured $16.8 million in FY23 funding for fourteen Community Funding Projects across the Sixth District.

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