Water Security Investment: Drought Resilience, Recycling, Desalination, and Dam Safety
The STREAM Act establishes a major investment program to enhance water infrastructure in Reclamation States. It authorizes hundreds of millions of dollars for new water recycling, desalination, and storage systems, crucial for stabilizing drinking water supplies and supporting agriculture. The bill also allocates specific funds to improve drinking water access for low-income communities and supports environmental restoration projects.
Key points
Major Water Funding: Authorizes $750 million for water storage projects and $300 million for water recycling grants between 2025 and 2029.
Aid for Disadvantaged Communities: $100 million authorized specifically to assist low-income communities with drinking water supplies.
Desalination and Drought Relief: Authorization of $150 million for desalination projects and extension of the emergency drought relief program until 2031.
Infrastructure Safety: Allows water management entities to retain revenue from temporary water sales to fund drought resilience or dam safety improvements.
Status:
Expired
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