The Gulf Coast Regional Water and Wastewater Program identifies the water, wastewater, and storm water infrastructure needs of the six Gulf Region counties of Hancock, Harrison, George, Jackson, Pearl River and Stone and provides infrastructure for long-term growth and recovery in these counties.

On August 31, 2006, HUD approved an initial $33,075,000 for emergency grants and the development of a Master Plan to determine the needs for water, wastewater and storm water infrastructure in the six coastal counties. HUD has approved an additional $608,000,000 for the implementation of the master plan. A total of $641,075,000 has been allocated to this program.

Status: Public Comment Period CLOSED (Closed May 15, 2007)