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The Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA) is set to receive $17.8 million for the Southside Wastewater Treatment Plant Project as part of a $472 million investment in water infrastructure across North Carolina. This funding supports 145 projects in 66 counties, focusing on upgrading aging systems, enhancing storm resilience, and addressing contamination issues.

Notable allocations include $33 million to Goldsboro for PFAS contamination removal and $10 million to Newland for drinking water improvements. The awards were approved by the State Water Infrastructure Authority after reviewing 198 applications totaling nearly $1.89 billion. Funding sources include State Revolving Funds and Community Development Block Grants.