WASHINGTON, D.C. (LOOTPRESS) – U.S. Senator Jim Justice, R-W.Va., has introduced new legislation aimed at helping utilities finance the removal of lead waterlines across the country.
The proposed legislation, known as the FLOW Act — short for Financing Lead Out of Water — is designed to streamline the process for issuing tax-exempt bonds.
According to a release from Justice’s office, the bill would allow utilities to more easily fund lead line replacement projects without shifting the financial burden onto customers.
“There are 20,000 lead lines in West Virginia,” Justice said. “There is absolutely no excuse for families to wait on red tape for clean water. This bill is crystal clear — it will cut through bureaucracy, speed up progress, and help deliver safe, clean water for West Virginians and all Americans.”
The FLOW Act has received endorsements from several major organizations, including the West Virginia Rural Water Association, American Water Works Association, Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies, Government Finance Officers Association, National Association of Counties, National League of Cities, U.S. Conference of Mayors, and the U.S. Water Alliance.
