The U.S. WIFIA loan program: transforming water infrastructure financing
The U.S. Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) program provides long-term, low-cost supplemental loans for significant water infrastructure projects. It aims to accelerate investment in critical water systems to help communities tackle their infrastructure needs. As water infrastructure in the United States faces increasing challenges from ageing systems, population growth, and climate change, innovative financing solutions have become essential. One of the most significant initiatives addressing this need is the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) program, administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).