Funding and Authorization to Upgrade Aging Water Infrastructure for Public Benefit.
This Act streamlines the process for upgrading aging federal water infrastructure, such as dams and canals, by allowing modifications that increase public benefits. A primary focus is ensuring clean and reliable drinking water for disadvantaged (low-income) communities, while safeguarding the water rights of existing users. It introduces financial incentives for local entities managing the infrastructure to prioritize these public improvements.
Key points
Authorizes modifications to old water infrastructure (transferred works) as part of major maintenance projects.
Requires that at least 50% of the new benefits from modifications must be public benefits, including improved drinking water for low-income communities.
Provides a 15% cost reduction incentive for entities that incorporate nonreimbursable public benefits into their projects.
Protects existing water users: their water supply cannot be negatively impacted without their written consent.
Status:
Expired
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