Dear [Your Elected Official],

<p>I am writing to urge you to co-sponsor Senator Greenstein’s <strong>BR#167</strong>, which would restore State Revolving Fund (SRF) funding to $60 million in the FY27 budget to secure New Jersey’s full federal water infrastructure funding match.</p> <p>New Jersey faces an enormous water infrastructure funding gap. According to the national Value of Water Campaign, our state will require approximately $77 billion in capital investment over the next 20 years to bring drinking water and wastewater infrastructure into a state of good repair. This equals roughly $3.8 billion annually.</p> <p>Despite this urgent need, the state match for federal water infrastructure funding has declined in recent years, dropping from $60 million in SFY24 to $48 million in SFY26. While the Governor’s proposed SFY27 budget increases funding slightly to $53 million, additional investment is needed to restore funding levels and fully leverage available federal resources.</p> <p>Investing in water infrastructure is critical to:</p> <ul> <li>Prevent costly emergency repairs and system failures</li> <li>Protect public health and water quality</li> <li>Create jobs and strengthen local economies</li> <li>Keep water rates more affordable for residents</li> </ul> <p>Failing to maintain water infrastructure is far more expensive over time, with emergency repairs often costing 5–20 times more than proactive replacement. Additionally, every $1 invested in water infrastructure generates an estimated $4 economic return.</p> <p><strong>Please co sponsor BR#167</strong> and help ensure New Jersey can fully utilize federal funding opportunities to modernize critical water infrastructure systems across the state.</p> <p>Thank you for your consideration.</p>