What does Preamble of Healthy H2O Act do?

This bill proposes to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act. It aims to establish a grant program. The grant program would provide assistance for the purchase, installation, and maintenance of drinking water quality improvement products. These products are specifically point-of-entry and point-of-use.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Healthy H2O Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Healthy Drinking Water Affordability Act or the Healthy H2O Act

What does FINDINGS. of Healthy H2O Act do?

This section outlines findings related to drinking water quality in the United States. It states that clean and safe drinking water is essential for public health and the economy. Communities relying on private groundwater or facing infrastructure challenges are disproportionately affected by water quality issues. These communities are impacted by contaminants like lead, arsenic, nitrate, and PFAS. Public health organizations have identified various diseases and contaminants present in drinking water sources. While infrastructure projects are important, they often take too long to address immediate needs. Point-of-entry and point-of-use water quality improvement products are presented as viable interim solutions. Grants provided under this Act aim to assist eligible recipients in improving drinking water quality for eligible end users, but not to demonstrate compliance with drinking water standards.

What does HEALTHY DRINKING WATER AFFORDABILITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. of Healthy H2O Act do?

This section establishes the Healthy Drinking Water Affordability Assistance Program to provide grants for improving drinking water quality. Grants can be used for purchasing eligible drinking water quality improvement products, approved installation, and maintenance. Eligible grant recipients include eligible end users and nonprofit organizations. The program prioritizes funding for private well owners and improves local capacity to respond to contamination. The Secretary must submit annual reports to Congress on the program's progress and challenges.

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Healthy H2O Act

Last updated: 7/23/2025 · Introduced: 7/23/2025

Author: David Rouzer (R-NC)

TL;DR (AI)

The Healthy H2O Act establishes a grant program to assist with the purchase, installation, and maintenance of point-of-entry and point-of-use drinking water quality improvement products.
The program prioritizes funding for private well owners and aims to improve local capacity to respond to contamination, particularly in communities disproportionately affected by water quality issues.
Grants provided under the Act are intended to improve drinking water quality for eligible end users, including those impacted by contaminants like lead, arsenic, nitrate, and PFAS.

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