arrow_back Back to App

Expanding Safe Drinking Water Funds for Small Communities and Private Well Owners.

This bill modifies the eligibility rules for federal grants given to states to address drinking water contamination. The changes make it easier for small, financially struggling communities and, crucially, owners of private wells not connected to public systems, to receive financial assistance. The goal is to ensure safer drinking water for more citizens, particularly those who lack the capacity to finance cleanup activities themselves.
Key points
Federal aid for water contamination cleanup is expanded to include small communities (under 10,000 people) and those classified as disadvantaged or potentially disadvantaged.
Owners of private drinking water wells, not connected to public water systems, are now eligible to benefit from state assistance programs.
article Official text account_balance Process page
Expired
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_3778
Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
Process start date: 2024-02-08