Rural Water Systems: Disaster Preparedness and Technical Assistance
This act aims to improve the safety of water and wastewater supplies in rural areas. It allows non-profit organizations to assist local water systems in preparing for and responding to natural disasters and other emergencies, as well as in quickly recovering from their effects. This means greater assurance that water will be available even in difficult situations.
Key points
Establishes a technical assistance program for rural water and wastewater systems to better cope with disasters.
Enables funding for activities such as risk assessment, emergency plans, infrastructure repairs, and assistance in restoring services after an emergency.
Provides support for disadvantaged communities lacking resources to adequately address water and wastewater concerns.
Introduced
Citizen Poll