An Act providing for the establishment of sustainable water resource funds

This bill allows Massachusetts cities, towns, and water districts to create special funds to finance environmental improvements related to water use. Under the new law, these local entities can charge a fee based on increased water or sewer demand to support projects like stormwater recharge, water conservation, habitat restoration, and infrastructure upgrades. The collected money must be kept in separate accounts and used only for the specific water-related environmental measures listed in the act, without needing additional state approval for spending. Local governments retain the authority to decide how to collect and manage these funds, and they may also accept donations or federal grants to supplement the resources.