S 1019
Rural Water System Disaster Preparedness and Assistance Act
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Bill overview
This bill creates a program to help rural water and wastewater systems prepare for and respond to disasters like natural disasters and emergencies. The program will provide grants to qualified nonprofit organizations that have experience assisting water and wastewater utilities. These grants can be used for a wide range of activities, including providing technical assistance, developing disaster plans, assessing infrastructure damage, and restoring water service. The bill also authorizes $20 million annually from 2025 to 2029 to fund this program.
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