Clean Water: Grants for Nitrate and Arsenic Reduction in Drinking Water
This act establishes a grant program to help communities remove harmful nitrates and arsenic from drinking water. This will ensure citizens, especially in low-income areas and facilities serving children, have access to safer water. The program aims to improve public health by reducing contaminants in water systems.
Key points
Access to cleaner water: The program supports projects that reduce nitrate and arsenic levels in drinking water, directly impacting citizens' health and safety.
Priority for vulnerable communities: Grants are primarily directed to low-income communities, schools, daycares, and other facilities serving children or vulnerable populations.
Financial support: $15 million annually is authorized to fund these projects, helping cover costs for purchasing and installing water treatment technology.
Source identification requirement: Grant recipients must identify the sources of contamination to ensure the effectiveness and sustainability of the implemented solutions.
Status:
Expired
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