Nearly $14.6 Million to Improve Maine Drinking Water Infrastructure Advanced by Senator Collins in Funding Bill
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that she advanced $14,547,000 in Congressionally Directed Spending for drinking water infrastructure improvements throughout Maine in the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies appropriations bill. The bill, which was officially approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee today, now awaits consideration by the full Senate and House.
“These significant investments in Maine’s infrastructure will help Mainers continue to have access to clean, safe drinking water as well as expand capacity for business and residential growth,” said Senator Collins. “As the Vice Chairman of the Appropriations Committee, I will continue to advocate for this funding as the appropriations process moves forward.”
Details on the Maine drinking water infrastructure projects Senator Collins requested through the FY24 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Development appropriations bill are below:
City of Brewer for Drinking Water Infrastructure Improvements
Recipient: City of Brewer
Project Location: Brewer, ME
Amount Requested: $1,006,000
Project Purpose: To upgrade drinking water infrastructure in Brewer.
Town of Brunswick for Bay Bridge Community Drinking Water Infrastructure Improvements
Recipient: Town of Brunswick
Project Location: Brunswick, ME
Amount Requested: $1,940,000
Project Purpose: To upgrade drinking water infrastructure in Brunswick.
City of Calais for Calais Drinking Water Upgrades
Recipient: City of Calais
Project Location: Calais, ME
Amount Requested: $3,036,000
Project Purpose: To upgrade drinking water infrastructure in Calais.
Monmouth Water Association for Drinking Water Infrastructure Improvements
Recipient: Monmouth Water Association
Project Location: Monmouth, ME
Amount Requested: $500,000
Project Purpose: To improve drinking water infrastructure in Monmouth.
Town of Pittsfield for Drinking Water Infrastructure Improvements
Recipient: Town of Pittsfield
Project Location: Pittsfield, ME
Amount Requested: $1,056,000
Project Purpose: To upgrade drinking water infrastructure in Pittsfield.
Richmond Utilities District for Drinking Water Infrastructure Improvements
Recipient: Richmond Utilities District
Project Location: Richmond, ME
Amount Requested: $400,000
Project Purpose: To improve water infrastructure in Richmond.
Boothbay Region Water District for Drinking Water Infrastructure Improvements
Recipient: Boothbay Region Water District
Project Location: Southport, ME
Amount Requested: $3,878,000
Project Purpose: To upgrade drinking water infrastructure in Southport.
Stonington Water Company Drinking Water Infrastructure Improvements
Recipient: Stonington Water Company
Project Location: Stonington, ME
Amount Requested: $731,000
Project Purpose: To improve drinking water infrastructure in Stonington.
City of Ellsworth for Water Infrastructure Improvements
Recipient: City of Ellsworth
Project Location: Ellsworth, ME
Amount Requested: $2,000,000
Project Purpose: To upgrade water infrastructure in Ellsworth.
This funding advanced through the Committee’s markup of the FY24 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies appropriations bill—an important step that now allows the bill to be considered by the full Senate. Committee consideration of legislation is a key part of regular order, which helps our government function efficiently and deliver results for the people of Maine and America.
In 2021, Congress reinstituted Congressionally Directed Spending. Following this decision, Senator Collins has secured more than $500 million for hundreds of Maine projects for FY2022 and FY2023. As the Vice Chairman of the Appropriations Committee, Senator Collins is committed to championing targeted investments that will benefit Maine communities.
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