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Water Recycling Investment: Support for Drought-Stricken Regions

This act establishes a grant program to fund large-scale water recycling and reuse projects in drought-stricken regions of the United States. This initiative aims to ensure more stable water supplies for citizens, which is vital for daily life, agriculture, and industry in these areas. The program seeks to increase water availability and improve water quality.
Key points
The federal government will financially support projects that reclaim and reuse wastewater and impaired ground or surface waters.
Grants are for large projects with an estimated cost of $500 million or more, indicating significant investment in water infrastructure.
Priority will be given to projects offering multiple benefits, such as improved water supply reliability, environmental protection, and support for multi-state water management plans.
Federal funding can cover 25% to 75% of project costs, depending on additional environmental benefits, reducing the financial burden on local communities.
$750 million is authorized for fiscal years 2023-2027 to implement this act, ensuring long-term funding for critical water initiatives.
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Print number: 117_HR_4099
Sponsor: Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-32]
Process start date: 2021-06-23