This bill amends federal farm and rural development law to provide additional financial help to rural water, wastewater, and waste disposal systems. Eligible rural water systems can receive grants, zero-percent interest loans, or one-percent interest loans, and the government can also forgive or modify existing loans or refinance old debts for these systems. The bill targets assistance toward rural systems that need help maintaining public health and safety, as well as those located in economically disadvantaged areas, with the Secretary of Agriculture determining eligibility based on factors like the affordability of water services relative to household income. The legislation was introduced in February 2026 and does not specify total funding amounts or implementation timelines in the provided text.
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