Advanced Wastewater Treatment Assistance Act of 2026

This bill would direct the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to create a program that gives grants to each state, using a formula, for advanced wastewater treatment projects. Local or other non-federal sources would have to pay at least half of a project's cost, except for projects serving qualified disadvantaged communities. At least 49 percent of the money would go to projects that serve disadvantaged communities. The bill would authorize $1 billion for fiscal years 2026 through 2030. It would also have the EPA seek an agreement with the National Academies to study how well advanced treatment technologies capture emerging contaminants such as PFAS, with public reports due within 3 and 5 years.

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Sponsors

• Haley M. Stevens Democrat sponsor
• 4 cosponsors