WIFIA Program Announcements
Public Comment Requested before April 20, 2026
Preliminary Finding of No Significant Impact and Adoption for the South Coast Water District’s Doheny Ocean Desalination Project
The WIFIA program published the Preliminary Finding of No Significant Impact and Adoption for the South Coast Water District’s Doheny Ocean Desalination Project for public review and comment. All documents are available at EPA’s NEPA Compliance Documents (https://cdxapps.epa.gov/cdx-enepa-II/public/action/nepa/details?nepaId=553137).
Comments must be received on or before April 20, 2026.
Comments can be submitted to the WIFIA email box (wifia@epa.gov).
EPA Releases WIFIA Program's 2025 Annual Report
In March 2026, the WIFIA program released its latest annual report, detailing the highlights and successes of the WIFIA program during 2025.
EPA Announces WIFIA Loan in Illinois
In March 2026, EPA closed a WIFIA loan with Grand Prairie Water Commission in Illinois. The $610 million loan supports implementation of the Alternative Water Source Program, which will connect six communities’ water systems and establish Lake Michigan, a high-quality water supply, as their drinking water source. This will help ensure the Commission can meet drinking water needs of current and future customers.
- Fact Sheet:
Grand Prairie Water Commission (pdf)
EPA Announces WIFIA Loan in Utah
In March 2026, EPA closed a WIFIA loan with Mountain Regional Water Special Service District in Utah. The $38 million loan supports improvements to the district’s treatment plant facility to increase treatment capacity and implement new treatment processes to remove contaminants. This will help a small community in Utah complete system expansions to accommodate an increasing population, allowing for economic growth.
WIFIA Launches its New Frequently Asked Questions Webpage
The WIFIA program has updated its Frequently Asked Questions webpage to increase information available to prospective borrowers and interested parties. With its improved search and sorting features, visitors to the site can easily find answers to common questions about the WIFIA program.