Rural Water Security Act

The Rural Water Security Act would amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1999 to include Colorado in an existing federal program designed to assist rural water supply systems in western states. Currently, Colorado is excluded from this program, which provides federal funding and support for water infrastructure projects in rural communities. If enacted, the bill would make Colorado eligible for federal assistance to address water infrastructure needs, including aging water systems and drought-related challenges. The bill would allow rural Colorado communities to access significant federal funding that is currently available only to other western states. The legislation is bipartisan and has been referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for consideration.