Clean Drinking Water for Rural Communities Act of 2023

This bill amends the definition of "rural" in the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to clarify which communities qualify for existing water infrastructure grants and loans. Specifically, it defines "rural" for water projects as areas with populations of 20,000 or fewer that need to fix drinking water systems failing to meet federal or state quality rules. The change directly affects small towns and unincorporated rural areas struggling with unsafe water. It does not create new funding but adjusts eligibility for current programs. This adjustment ensures resources target the smallest communities most impacted by water compliance issues.