Water Access and Affordability Act establishes a federal low-income water assistance program.

The Water Access and Affordability Act establishes a federal low-income water assistance program to help low-income households maintain access to affordable water services. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will develop and implement water service access programs, provide technical assistance, and ensure funds are allocated based on the number of low-income persons and households served and their technical assistance needs. The bill also mandates data collection and reporting on water service access programs, including the geographic and socioeconomic distribution of funded projects.

Water Access and Affordability Act establishes a federal low-income water assistance program.

The Water Access and Affordability Act establishes a federal low-income water assistance program to help low-income households maintain access to affordable water services. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will develop and implement water service access programs, provide technical assistance, and ensure funds are allocated based on the number of low-income persons and households served and their technical assistance needs. The bill also mandates data collection and reporting on water service access programs, including the geographic and socioeconomic distribution of funded projects.