Safe Drinking Water for Disadvantaged Communities Act

HR 4816 directs existing federal infrastructure funds to provide forgivable loans or grants specifically for lead pipe replacement projects in disadvantaged communities. It requires that all funds allocated under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for drinking water system upgrades must be distributed as these forgivable loans or grants to communities meeting the definition in the Safe Drinking Water Act. The bill targets lead service line replacement, including associated activities like identifying and planning for pipe replacement. This policy change ensures disadvantaged communities receive direct financial support for critical water infrastructure improvements without requiring repayment.