EPA Announces $468,000 to Protect Waterways from Sewage Overflows in Maine

ENVIRONMENAL PROTECTION AGENCY • April 29, 2026

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of approximately $80 million through the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant program to help communities address stormwater and sewer infrastructure needs. These grants will strengthen systems that safely capture and manage stormwater to help prevent contaminants, including untreated sewage, from polluting nearby waterways. The agency will provide funding from both fiscal years 2025 and 2026 totaling $468,000 to Maine, which will be awarded to communities here.