The Portland Water Bureau's filtration plants, originally projected to cost $500 million, have now ballooned to an estimated $2.1 billion, prompting the need for additional funding.
Oregon U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley highlighted the federal support at a press conference, discussing the approved $319 million loan from EPA to assist with rising construction costs.
The second loan comes shortly after the first, which was approved for $272 million, reflecting the escalating financial demands of the filtration project.
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