Water Infrastructure Modernization: More Public Benefits and Clean Water.
This act allows for the modernization of old water systems to increase their public benefits, such as better access to drinking water for disadvantaged communities. This means projects can now include improvements that benefit everyone, not just original users, with some costs covered by the government.
Key points
Enables modernization of existing water systems to increase public benefits, e.g., improving drinking water quality.
Introduces the definition of 'disadvantaged community' in the context of drinking water access.
Stipulates that at least 50% of new benefits from modifications must be public benefits.
Costs related to public benefits are non-reimbursable, reducing the burden on original project beneficiaries.
Expired
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