A Bipartisan Infrastructure Law means $111.8 million will be invested in Arizona drinking water and clean water infrastructure improvements.

Of the total, $40.45 million will be used to treat well water to eliminate PFAS and other harmful contaminants to ensure safe, reliable water service for the community, as well as the development of a plan to replace lead service lines throughout Tucson; $70 million will be invested in the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds to fund projects that enhance the quality of water; and $1.43 million will be used specifically to address emerging contaminants, a press release explains.

Senators Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly helped shape the law.

PFAS – also known as “forever chemicals” – are dangerous pollutants contaminating drinking water sources. Studies have shown that PFAS exposure can negatively affect the growth and learning of infants, increase the risk of cancer, and harm the immune system, among other adverse health effects.

Kelly and Sinema’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law makes an historic $10 billion investment to address forever chemicals contamination.

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law was supported by groups including The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Business Roundtable, The National Association of Manufacturers, The AFL-CIO, The National Retail Federation, The Bipartisan Policy Center, North America’s Building Trades Unions, the Outdoor Industry Association, The American Hotel and Lodging Association, The National Education Association, as well as hundreds of mayors across all 50 states.