CHICAGO (WISH) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday announced more than $13 million in new grant funding for Indiana. The funding was created to help communities across the state address perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as PFAS, in drinking water. EPA says in a news release issued Tuesday that the investment aims to improve water quality and public health by targeting emerging contaminants in communities that need support the most. The new funding is part of EPA’s Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities grant program. It’s a component of a comprehensive, “lifecycle-based strategy” to address PFAS, aligning with the EPA’s commitment to ensuring clean water for all Americans, the release said. The EPA region based in Chicago also announced similar grants of more than $22 million for Michigan and more than $20 million for Ohio. This story was formatted for WISHTV.com using AI-assisted tools. Our editorial team reviews and edits all content published to ensure it meets our journalistic standards for accuracy and fairness. New $6 million water treatment system in Charlestown, Indiana, removes harmful chemicals PFAS blood-testing pilot finds elevated levels among Indiana firefighters ...read more read less