Affordable Clean Water Act: Increased Subsidies for Rural Infrastructure.
This law increases the federal funds states can use to subsidize water and wastewater treatment systems, focusing heavily on small, rural, and tribal communities. The goal is to make essential water and sewage services more affordable for residents by helping local utilities cover infrastructure costs without relying solely on rate increases. This directly impacts the stability of household utility bills.
Key points
Mandatory Subsidies: States must now allocate a minimum of 20% of federal water infrastructure grants as direct subsidies or principal forgiveness, rather than standard loans.
Affordability Focus: The funds are explicitly aimed at helping ratepayers afford wastewater and stormwater services, potentially preventing steep rate hikes.
Targeted Rural Aid: An additional 10% of grant money can be specifically directed towards small, rural, and tribal treatment works.
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