Clyburn brings $80 million to S.C. for water needs

House Majority Whip James Clyburn, D-S.C., has secured $80 million in federal funding for South Carolina in the Water Resources Development Act Reauthorization, his office announced in a news release.

“I am pleased to see this legislation finally receive reauthorization. Passage of the Water Resources Development Act is seven years overdue," said Clyburn, who represents the 6th Congressional District that includes Columbia.

"There are critical water and environmental needs in South Carolina and across the country that will now receive the support they need.”             

Congressman Clyburn requested funding for the following projects:

• Lake Marion Regional Water Agency, $60 million
• City of Charleston, $4 million for drainage project
• Charleston Public Works, $16 million, wastewater and drainage  improvements and replacement of Ashley River Wastewater tunnels