Celebrating World Water Week
During World Water Week from August 25−29, the Indian Health Service is hosting events across Indian Country to highlight successful projects funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and to recognize the importance of improving water and sanitation infrastructure in tribal communities. These events will also celebrate the 65anniversary of the IHS Sanitation Facilities Construction Program and its unique and successful history.
Over the last century, federal investments have been made to modernize water and sanitation systems in Native communities, however adequate sanitation facilities are still lacking in approximately 41,000 American Indian and Alaska Native homes, with more than 5,000 lacking access to a safe water supply and/or waste disposal facility. However, the IHS, through the SFC Program, continues to develop much-needed infrastructure across Indian Country.
“EPA’s partnership with IHS and other federal agencies through the Infrastructure Task Force is a primary example of how successful collaboration and leveraging can create impactful improvements in tribal communities,” said EPA Assistant Administrator for International and Tribal Affairs.
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