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Press Releases

Interested in knowing when the next State Water Infrastructure Authority meeting is scheduled or when the next funding application is due? Click the press release button on the right to stay up-to-date on the latest division news.

Press Releases

Water Infrastructure

News, Meetings, Events and Training Sessions

Latest Press Release:

Governor Stein, Department of Environmental Quality Announce $472 Million for Drinking Water and Wastewater Projects (2/19/26)

Latest Funding Round Updates

Includes awards from Feb. 18, 2026 State Water Infrastructure Authority meeting

Upcoming State Water Infrastructure Authority (SWIA) Meetings:

April 15 - 16 (in-person in Hendersonville and virtually, via Webex)
2026 SWIA meetings: Feb. 18, April 15-16, July 15-16, Sept. 16, Oct. 21, Dec. 9

New! Rate Study Guidance Document

NC Water Listserv

To automatically receive Division of Water Infrastructure funding announcements via email along with other information on financial, administrative, and management issues concerning drinking water and wastewater utilities, consider joining the ncwater listserv administered by the UNC Environmental Finance Center.