Chesapeake Bay Watershed Nutrient Removal Assistance Act

This bill would authorize the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide federal grants to states and local governments to upgrade municipal wastewater treatment plants within the Chesapeake Bay watershed. These grants would specifically fund the installation of advanced technology designed to remove excess nutrients, such as nitrogen and phosphorus, from treated water before it is released into the environment.

For citizens, this legislation aims to improve local water quality and protect the health of the Chesapeake Bay by reducing the pollutants that cause harmful algae blooms and oxygen-depleted "dead zones." By providing federal funding for these infrastructure upgrades, the bill seeks to modernize aging treatment facilities and support the recovery of the region’s fish and wildlife populations without placing the full financial burden on local taxpayers.