The UPGRADE Act extends federal support programs for small and disadvantaged water systems under the Safe Drinking Water Act. Specifically, it renews technical assistance funding for small public water systems through 2031 (instead of expiring in 2026) and extends the assistance program for small and disadvantaged communities through fiscal year 2031. The bill also expands eligibility to include unincorporated communities, working with state and county governments to identify which communities qualify for aid. This legislation primarily benefits small towns and rural areas that lack the resources to independently maintain safe drinking water infrastructure and comply with federal water quality standards. The bill authorizes continued federal funding for these assistance programs through 2031, though specific dollar amounts are not detailed in the legislation.
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