Number: RL34201
Title: Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA): Selected Regulatory and Legislative Issues
Authors: Mary Tiemann, Resources, Science, and Industry Division 
Abstract: Water infrastructure financing legislation has been offered in recent Congresses to authorize increased funding for the DWSRF program and to provide grant assistance for small communities. In the 110th Congress, bills were offered to provide technical, financial, and other compliance assistance to small communities. The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee reported several drinking water bills, including a broad water infrastructure financing bill, S. 3617. None of the legislation was enacted, and the debate continues over the federal role in the funding of projects needed for SDWA compliance, and for water infrastructure improvement in general.
Pages: 24
Date: November 26, 2008