The Water Infrastructure Sustainability and Efficiency Act (WISE Act) modifies the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to require states to dedicate at least 20 percent of federal revolving fund capitalization grants toward environmentally focused water projects. The funds must be directed toward green infrastructure, water efficiency improvements, energy efficiency upgrades, or other environmentally innovative activities, provided that sufficient eligible project applications exist. This requirement applies to all federal appropriations for these capitalization grants beginning upon enactment of the bill. The legislation primarily affects state water infrastructure programs and municipalities that manage water and wastewater systems, as they will need to prioritize a larger share of federal funding toward sustainability-focused projects. The bill does not specify new appropriations amounts or set a distinct timeline beyond the effective date of enactment.
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