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This bill amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to modify the eligibility criteria for the State Response to Contaminants Program, which helps communities address drinking water contamination. Specifically, the bill expands the types of communities and water systems that can receive grants from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Under the new provisions, states can request grants for: (1) disadvantaged communities or communities at risk of becoming disadvantaged, (2) small communities with fewer than 10,000 people that lack the financial capacity to address water contamination, and (3) individual drinking water well owners who are not connected to public water systems. The bill clarifies and broadens the definition of eligible recipients, making it easier for vulnerable communities and individual well owners to access financial assistance for addressing water quality issues. This technical amendment aims to provide more flexible support for communities facing drinking water contamination challenges, particularly those with limited financial resources.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1324/all-info