Governor Stein, Department of Environmental Quality Announce $472 Million for Drinking Water and Wastewater Projects

Raleigh -- Press Release February 19, 2026: North Carolina Governor Stein's Office: overnor Josh Stein announced today that 145 projects in 66 counties across the state will receive more than $472 million in funding for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The awards will help cities, towns and counties strengthen infrastructure to better withstand future storms, improve existing drinking water and wastewater infrastructure, reduce contamination by forever chemicals, and ident