More Than $40 Million for Maine Wastewater Development 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 $40,433,000 in Congressionally Directed Spending for wastewater development projects 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.
“Wastewater facilities play an important role in the health, economic success, and environmental sustainability of rural towns throughout Maine,” said Senator Collins. “This funding would support critical updates to wastewater systems across the State, helping communities thrive for years to come. 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 wastewater development projects Senator Collins requested through the FY24 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Development appropriations bill are below:
Town of Baileyville Sewer Department for Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements
Recipient: Town of Baileyville Sewer Department
Project Location: Baileyville, ME
Amount Requested: $1,500,000
Project Purpose: To upgrade wastewater infrastructure in Baileyville.
Town of Castine for Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements
Recipient: Town of Castine
Project Location: Castine, ME
Amount Requested: $1,760,000
Project Purpose: To upgrade wastewater infrastructure in Castine.
Corinna Sewer District for Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements
Recipient: Corinna Sewer District
Project Location: Corinna, ME
Amount Requested: $1,640,000
Project Purpose: To upgrade wastewater infrastructure in Corinna.
City of Eastport for Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements
Recipient: City of Eastport
Project Location: Eastport, ME
Amount Requested: $148,000
Project Purpose: To upgrade wastewater infrastructure in Eastport.
Fort Fairfield Utilities District for Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements
Recipient: Fort Fairfield Utilities District
Project Location: Fort Fairfield, ME
Amount Requested: $1,592,000
Project Purpose: To upgrade wastewater infrastructure in Fort Fairfield.
Town of Hartland for Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements
Recipient: Town of Hartland
Project Location: Hartland, ME
Amount Requested: $5,000,000
Project Purpose: To upgrade wastewater infrastructure in Hartland.
Houlton Water Company for Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements
Recipient: Houlton Water Company
Project Location: Houlton, ME
Amount Requested: $1,763,000
Project Purpose: To upgrade wastewater infrastructure in Houlton.
Town of Livermore Falls for Livermore Falls & Jay Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrades
Recipient: Town of Livermore Falls
Project Location: Livermore Falls, ME
Amount Requested: $7,000,000
Project Purpose: To upgrade the Livermore Falls Wastewater Treatment Facility, which serves Livermore Falls and Jay.
Town of Lubec for Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements
Recipient: Town of Lubec
Project Location: Lubec, ME
Amount Requested: $1,000,000
Project Purpose: To upgrade wastewater infrastructure in Lubec.
Mechanic Falls Sanitary District for Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements
Recipient: Mechanic Falls Sanitary District
Project Location: Mechanic Falls, ME
Amount Requested: $2,000,000
Project Purpose: To improve wastewater infrastructure in Mechanic Falls.
Ogunquit Sewer District for Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements
Recipient: Ogunquit Sewer District
Project Location: Ogunquit, ME
Amount Requested: $2,000,000
Project Purpose: To upgrade wastewater infrastructure in Ogunquit.
Rumford-Mexico Sewerage District for Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements
Recipient: Rumford-Mexico Sewerage District
Project Location: Mexico, ME
Amount Requested: $1,500,000
Project Purpose: To upgrade wastewater infrastructure in Rumford, Mexico, and Dixfield.
Presque Isle Utilities District for Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements
Recipient: Presque Isle Utilities District
Project Location: Presque Isle, ME
Amount Requested: $2,430,000
Project Purpose: To upgrade water and wastewater infrastructure in Presque Isle.
Southwest Harbor Water & Sewer District for Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrades
Recipient: Southwest Harbor Water & Sewer District
Project Location: Southwest Harbor, ME
Amount Requested: $1,000,000
Project Purpose: To upgrade wastewater infrastructure in Southwest Harbor.
Maine School Administrative District #52 for Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements
Recipient: Maine SAD 52 (Turner, Leeds, and Greene)
Project Location: Turner, ME
Amount Requested: $600,000
Project Purpose: To upgrade the wastewater infrastructure that serves Maine School Administrative District #52.
Town of Winslow for Water and Sewer Infrastructure Upgrades
Recipient: Town of Winslow
Project Location: Winslow, ME
Amount Requested: $3,000,000
Project Purpose: To improve water and sewer infrastructure in Winslow.
Winterport Water District for Winterport Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades
Recipient: Winterport Water District
Project Location: Winterport, ME
Amount Requested: $1,500,000
Project Purpose: To upgrade wastewater infrastructure in Winterport.
Town of Wiscasset for Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements
Recipient: Town of Wiscasset
Project Location: Wiscasset, ME
Amount Requested: $5,000,000
Project Purpose: To improve wastewater infrastructure in Wiscasset.
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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