Puerto Rico Water Infrastructure Resilience Act

Key Points

• This bill requires the Army Corps of Engineers to conduct a full review of the water and sewer systems in Puerto Rico. The goal is to identify exactly what needs to be fixed or updated to ensure residents have reliable access to clean water.
• The study must be completed within six months. It will look at the current state of water pipes and treatment plants, specifically checking for weaknesses that could cause the system to fail during hurricanes, floods, or droughts.
• The government will also investigate why current repair projects are being delayed. The final report will give Congress a list of what is needed to modernize the island's water systems and suggest ways for federal and local agencies to work together more efficiently.
• While this bill does not provide immediate funding for construction, it creates the official plan required to start major infrastructure improvements. It focuses on making the water system resilient enough to survive future natural disasters.

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