Number: RL33800
Title: Water Quality Issues in the 110th Congress: Oversight and Implementation
Authors: Claudia Copeland, Resources, Science, and Industry Division 
Abstract: For several years, the most prominent legislative water quality issue has concerned financial assistance for municipal wastewater treatment projects, and it has been in focus in the 110th Congress, as well: the House passed three bills dealing with wastewater infrastructure financing (H.R. 720, H.R. 700, and H.R. 569), and the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee approved another, S. 3500. At issue is how the federal government will assist states and cities in meeting needs to rebuild, repair, and upgrade wastewater treatment plants, especially in light of capital costs that are projected to be as much as $390 billion.
Pages: 26
Date: November 25, 2008