What does Preamble of Advanced Wastewater Treatment Assistance Act of 2026 do?

This bill aims to establish a grant program for advanced wastewater treatment projects. The bill is formally titled 'To establish a grant program for advanced wastewater treatment projects, and for other purposes.'

What does SHORT TITLE. of Advanced Wastewater Treatment Assistance Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Advanced Wastewater Treatment Assistance Act of 2026.

What does ADVANCED WASTEWATER TREATMENT PROJECTS. of Advanced Wastewater Treatment Assistance Act of 2026 do?

This section establishes a program within the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide grants to states for advanced wastewater treatment projects. The EPA Administrator will determine the amount allotted to each state through a formula. Up to 1% of funds can be used for administrative costs by both the EPA and individual states. The non-federal share of project costs is generally required to be at least 50%, but this does not apply to projects serving qualified disadvantaged communities. At least 49% of funds must be used for projects benefiting qualified disadvantaged communities, including those operated by rural, small, or tribal publicly owned treatment works, or public regional water providers serving multiple disadvantaged communities. A total of $1,000,000,000 is authorized for appropriation from fiscal years 2026 through 2030, with funds remaining available until expended. The term 'advanced wastewater treatment project' is defined as a project eligible for assistance under section 603(c) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. A 'qualified disadvantaged community' is defined as a municipality or agency described in section 603(i)(1)(A) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.

What does STUDY ON EFFICACY OF ADVANCED WASTEWATER TREATMENT of Advanced Wastewater Treatment Assistance Act of 2026 do?

This section directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator to collaborate with the National Institute of Standards and Technology to commission a study by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. The study will focus on the effectiveness of advanced wastewater treatment technologies in removing emerging contaminants. Emerging contaminants of interest include nanomaterials and perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. The National Academies are required to publish an interim report within three years of the Act's enactment. A final report is due within five years of the Act's enactment.

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Advanced Wastewater Treatment Assistance Act of 2026

Last updated: 3/19/2026 · Introduced: 3/19/2026

Author: Haley Stevens (D-MI)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes a grant program within the EPA to fund advanced wastewater treatment projects in states, requiring a 50% non-federal cost share unless the project benefits a qualified disadvantaged community.
The bill mandates that at least 49% of grant funds be directed towards projects benefiting qualified disadvantaged communities, including those operated by rural or tribal entities.
The EPA Administrator, in collaboration with the National Institute of Standards and Technology, must commission a study by the National Academies to assess the effectiveness of advanced wastewater treatment technologies in removing emerging contaminants.

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