Federal programs including the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, Emerging Contaminants grants for small or disadvantaged communities, and WIFIA loans provide money to help water systems install PFAS treatment. Technical assistance programs like PFAS OUT and WaterTA help systems navigate options. Disputes center on funding levels, eligibility rules, and whether support reaches small and rural systems facing the biggest cost burdens.
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“The federal government should provide steady long-term money to repair drinking water, sewer, and wastewater systems.”
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“People should have fair, affordable water service, and the government should track who is being shut off or treated unfairly.”
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“Federal water money should help remove lead pipes and respond to PFAS chemicals in public systems, schools, and private wells.”
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