This bill creates a federal grant program to help communities remove nitrate and arsenic from drinking water supplies. The program will distribute grants to water systems, nonprofits, municipalities, and state agencies to fund projects that reduce these harmful contaminants. The bill prioritizes funding for disadvantaged communities that have failed to meet drinking water standards in the past three years, as well as projects serving vulnerable populations like schoolchildren. Eligible entities can use grants to purchase and install treatment technology, with special attention to low-income homeowners and renters. The bill authorizes $15 million annually starting in fiscal year 2026, with a requirement that at least 96 percent of funds go directly to projects rather than administrative costs, and mandates an EPA review to ensure the program addresses equity in underserved communities.
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