HR 6075: Reauthorizing the Pilot Program for Alternative Water Source Projects

Overview

Bill Number: HR 6075

Title: To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the pilot program for alternative water source projects, and for other purposes.

Status: Introduced in House

Introduced: November 18, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The primary goal of HR 6075 is to reauthorize and expand the existing pilot program for alternative water source projects under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. This program provides federal funding and technical assistance to state and local governments to develop innovative approaches to water supply and treatment, with the aim of increasing the availability of clean, reliable water resources.

Key Provisions

• Reauthorizes the alternative water source projects pilot program through 2030, extending it for an additional 5 years
• Increases the authorized annual appropriation for the program from $25 million to $50 million
• Expands the types of eligible projects to include water reuse, desalination, and aquifer storage and recovery initiatives
• Directs the EPA to establish new performance metrics and reporting requirements for funded projects
• Requires the EPA to conduct a comprehensive study on the long-term viability and scalability of alternative water source technologies

Affected Parties and Impacts

The primary beneficiaries of this legislation would be state and local governments, particularly those in water-stressed regions, who could apply for federal grants and technical assistance to develop alternative water supply projects. This could help increase the availability of clean, sustainable water for residential, agricultural, and industrial uses in these communities.

Environmental groups and water conservation advocates may also support the bill, as it could help reduce reliance on traditional surface and groundwater sources and promote more sustainable water management practices.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

HR 6075 was introduced in the House of Representatives on November 18, 2025 and has been referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for consideration. If passed by the House, the bill would then need to be approved by the Senate and signed into law by the President before the pilot program could be reauthorized and expanded.

Given the bipartisan support for addressing water infrastructure and supply challenges, the bill has a reasonable chance of advancing through the legislative process, though the timeline for final passage remains uncertain.