# Massachusetts Forgives $19M Springfield Water Loan

The Massachusetts Clean Water Trust is forgiving $19 million of a $50 million loan to the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission for the West Parish Water Treatment Plant, reducing the project’s financing costs and interest payments. The approximately $363.8 million plant is under construction and is expected to become operational in 2028; PCB contamination previously halted portions of the work, creating schedule and execution considerations for project stakeholders.

- The loan forgiveness lowers the project’s financing burden; the plant is also supported by a reported $250 million low-interest EPA loan.
- Construction firms, suppliers, and other project participants should account for the 2028 operational target and the schedule effects of the PCB-related work interruption in delivery planning.
- The financing action is relevant to public water infrastructure stakeholders assessing project costs and funding structures; it does not itself announce a new contract solicitation or award.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** November 09, 2026

### Government Entities
- Massachusetts Clean Water Trust
- Springfield Water and Sewer Commission
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Office of the State Treasurer and Receiver General of Massachusetts

### Sources
- [$19M chunk of loan for WMass water treatment plant is partially forgiven - masslive.com](https://www.masslive.com/westernmass/2026/11/19m-chunk-of-loan-for-wmass-water-treatment-plant-is-partially-forgiven.html) - MassLive