Healthy H2O Act

Key Points

• The bill creates a new grant program called the Healthy H2O Program to help rural residents get clean drinking water. It focuses on people who use private wells or live in areas where the public water system has safety issues.
• Eligible people can get money to buy, install, and maintain water filters that go under the sink or treat water for the whole house. The grants also cover the cost of testing water for dangerous chemicals like lead, arsenic, and forever chemicals.
• To qualify, a household's income must be below 150 percent of the local rural median income. The program is open to homeowners, renters, small apartment building owners, and licensed childcare centers in rural areas.
• The bill authorizes 10 million dollars each year through 2029. It prioritizes people who rely on private wells, as these sources are not always regulated like city water systems.
• Nonprofit organizations can also receive grants to help families test their water and pick the right filtration system for their specific needs.

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