EPA Releases U.S.-Mexico Border Water Infrastructure Program 2012 Annual Report
According to a recent EPA Press Release
EPA is releasing its U.S.-Mexico Border Water Infrastructure Program 2012 Annual
Report. The report highlights Fiscal Year (FY) 2012 accomplishments and the
program's environmental, public health and economic benefits to the U.S. The
border program provides access to safe drinking water and adequate sanitation,
often for the first time, to underserved communities along the U.S.-Mexico
Border. In FY 2012, the program provided 5,185 border homes with safe drinking
water and 31,092 homes with adequate wastewater services. Currently the program
has 24 projects under construction and supports 26 communities in the planning
and development of projects for future construction. EPA's investments boost the
regional and national economy through increased productivity, avoided health
care and economic losses, direct and indirect job creation, enhanced ecological
values, and by attracting trade opportunities and additional private
investments. More information: http://water.epa.gov/infrastructure/wastewater/mexican/index.cfm
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