Rep. Nancy Mace Helps Secure Inclusion of $100 Million in Water Infrastructure Funding for the Lowcountry in Committee-Passed WRDA

WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 14, 2026) - Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) announced the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure marked up and passed the Water Resources Development Act of 2026, a bill which Rep. Mace helped secure the inclusion of $100 million in authorizations for water and wastewater infrastructure and other key victories for the Lowcountry.

"South Carolina is the fastest growing state in the nation and growth puts real pressure on our water supply, our wastewater plants, and our flood defenses. The Lowcountry cannot afford to fall behind,” said Congresswoman Mace. “Our communities are counting on infrastructure keeping pace with the people moving here, and these authorizations make sure it does."

Rep. Mace helped secure $100 million in authorizations through the following provisions in the bill:

• $14,000,000 authorized for water and wastewater infrastructure, including water supply and distribution systems, in Berkeley County, SC.
• $10,000,000 authorized for water and wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in the town of Hilton Head Island, SC.
• $10,000,000 authorized for water and wastewater infrastructure, including stormwater management, in the city of Isle of Palms, SC.
• $60,000,000 increase in authorization for wastewater treatment and water supply treatment and distribution projects related to Lakes Marion and Moultrie, SC.
• $6,000,000 authorized for water and wastewater infrastructure in the City of Beaufort, SC.
• Modification of the project for coastal storm risk management in the Charleston Peninsula, SC, to include features for tidal- and inland-related flood risk management measures.
• Deauthorization of Tidewater Reach section of the Charleston Harbor navigation system (adjacent to the Union Pier Terminal). This deauthorization will take effect upon completion of the sale of the Union Pier Terminal and the cessation of commercial port operations at the Union Pier marine terminal by the South Carolina Ports Authority. This will allow for the future redevelopment of the area by a private developer.

"South Carolina's coastline and waterways are the backbone of our economy and our way of life. This bill gives our communities the tools to fight back against rising stormwater risk, will provide access to clean drinking water and safe wastewater systems to residents, and make sure the Lowcountry is built to last for the next generation," Mace added. 

The Water Resources Development Act of 2026 now heads to the House for consideration.

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