Funding Considerations

In 2021, the Senate passed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to address aging systems nationwide. 50 billion dollars from this program has been directed towards the removal of lead water services. These funds have been distributed to the states with the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE) assuming oversight. Hastings is currently the only city in Nebraska participating in the lead water service replacement program and is eligible to receive 62% reimbursement for all work devoted to the lead removal efforts.