Clean Drinking Water Equity Act

The Clean Drinking Water Equity Act increases the minimum percentage of federal drinking water infrastructure funds required for disadvantaged communities from 35% to 40% under the Safe Drinking Water Act. This change directly affects communities designated as disadvantaged by federal criteria and the agencies distributing these funds. The key provision is a straightforward adjustment to the funding formula, ensuring a higher share of existing resources reaches communities with the greatest need. The bill does not create new programs but modifies current allocation requirements to enhance equity in water infrastructure investment.