HR 6088 — Water Infrastructure Modernization Act

Summary

Water Infrastructure Modernization Act This bill establishes grants for owners and operators of community water systems to support planning and other aspects of implementing smart water network technologies.

Bill Text

• Introduced Introduced in House Current html November 30, 2021

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The bill adds provisions for grants to support smart water infrastructure technology in the Safe Drinking Water Act.

• Section 1452 of the Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. 300j-12)

  subsections (a)(2)(G) and (t) → subsections (a)(2)(G), (t), and (u)

  The bill expands the scope of subsections to include a new subsection (u) for smart water infrastructure technology.

• Section 1452 of the Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. 300j-12)

  (u) Smart Water Infrastructure Technology.--(1) Grants.--Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Administrator shall make direct grants to the owners or operators of community water systems for purposes of the planning, design, construction of, and operations training relating to--(A) smart water network technologies that--(i) can identify water losses from conveyance facilities in a nondestructive or nondisruptive manner, including acoustic data collection; and (ii) provide--(I) comprehensive data on pipeline integrity that document the presence of leaks or gas pockets; and (II) information on the extent of such leaks or gas pockets, with an emphasis on detecting weakness of, vulnerability of, or damage to pipe barrels, pipe joints, or other pipe features;(B) real-time sensing technologies, including the use of advanced analytics, that detect and alert operators to leakages and pipeline bursts on a real-time basis, including persistent sensor networks capable of measuring--(i) acoustic signals; (ii) pressure transient; or (iii) water quality;(C) real-time decision support that integrates sources of data about water distribution networks to deliver common operations information relying on data analytics that can improve operational decisionmaking, including nonrevenue water loss, energy optimization, and water quality improvement;(D) advanced metering infrastructure, including meter data analytics and ratepayer technology--(i) to improve end user conservation; and (ii) in support of disadvantaged communities;(E) resilient water supply projects that may provide real-time monitoring of weather patterns and impacts on water supply and flood protection reservoirs and dams that enhance operations, including--(i) improved water supply reliability and management; (ii) protection of natural resources, including fisheries; and (iii) temperature control; and (F) innovative and alternative water supply projects, including groundwater banking, that rely on real-time data acquisition to support predictive aquifer recharge through water reuse and stormwater management capabilities.

  The bill introduces a new subsection (u) that establishes grant programs for various smart water infrastructure projects.

• Section 1452 of the Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. 300j-12)

  (2) Program implementation.--(A) Selection.--(i) Application.--The owner or operator of a community water system seeking a grant under paragraph (1) shall submit to the Administrator an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Administrator may require.(ii) Guidance.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Administrator shall issue guidance to owners and operators of community water systems on how to submit an application under clause (i).(iii) Selection.--Not later than 30 days after the date on which the owner or operator of a community water system seeking a grant under paragraph (1) submits an application under clause (i), the Administrator shall determine whether to approve or deny the application.(iv) Deficient applications.--If the Administrator determines that an application submitted under clause (i) is deficient, the Administrator shall--(I) advise the applicant of the deficiency; and (II) provide an opportunity for the applicant to resubmit the application.

  The bill outlines the application process for grants, including guidance and timelines for approval.

• Section 1452 of the Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. 300j-12)

  (6) Authorization of appropriations.--(A) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection $25,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2023 through 2027, to remain available until expended.(B) Set-asides.--(i) Rural communities.--Of the amounts made available under subparagraph (A), the Administrator shall use not more than 20 percent to make grants to owners and operators of community water systems that serve a population of not more than 10,000 individuals.(ii) Tribal communities.--Of the amounts made available under subparagraph (A), the Administrator shall use not less than 10 percent to make grants to owners and operators of community water systems that serve Indian Tribes.

  The bill authorizes $25 million for smart water infrastructure grants, with specific amounts set aside for rural and tribal communities.

Action History

1. December 01, 2021

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.

2. November 30, 2021

   Introduced in House

3. November 30, 2021

   Introduced in House

4. November 30, 2021

   Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Sponsors

• Ruben Gallego · Primary

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