H.R. 8027 establishes a $1 billion federal grant program, running from 2026 through 2030, to help states fund advanced wastewater treatment projects that address emerging water contaminants like "forever chemicals" (PFOA/PFAS) and nanomaterials. The EPA will distribute grants to states based on a formula it develops, with at least 49 percent of the funding directed to projects serving low-income communities, rural areas, small towns, and tribes that lack resources for costly upgrades. States and communities receiving grants must contribute at least 50 percent of project costs themselves, though disadvantaged communities can receive full federal funding without matching local money. Additionally, the bill requires the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to study how well these advanced treatment technologies work, with interim findings due within three years and a final report within five years.
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