Washington, May 5 -- Congresswoman Janelle Bynum issued the following press release:
Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) joined local leaders to celebrate the delivery of federal funding to the City of Bend. $992,250 in federal funding will go to the city's Neighborhood Drinking Water Protection Program. The funds will be used to replace fragile galvanized pipes in Bend to protect drinking water quality, improve water system redundancy, and ensure nearby hydrants can meet fire flow requirements.
"Access to clean drinking water is not only key to keeping Oregonians safe and healthy, but it enables our communities to grow, build more housing, and in turn, have a stronger economy with lower costs," said Rep. Bynum. "I am proud to secu...