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Virginia plans to invest over $400 million in reducing water pollution, increasing access to clean water

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam announced that the state plans to invest $411.5 million to reduce water pollution and increase access to clean water. The funds will come from the federal American Rescue Plan.

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