Assistance for Rural Water and Wastewater Systems
This act aims to improve access to clean water and sanitation services in rural areas. It allows local water and wastewater systems to receive grants, low-interest loans, or forgiveness of existing debts, ensuring residents have access to safe and affordable services.
Key points
Rural water and wastewater systems can receive new grants or loans with zero or 1% interest rates.
Existing loans for these systems may be forgiven or have their terms modified, helping maintain financial stability.
Support is targeted at areas where residents struggle to afford water services or are deemed economically distressed.
Introduced
Citizen Poll