Kansas Water Conservation and Infrastructure Grant Act

Status: HopperState: KansasIssue: Water

Summary

Establishes competitive Kansas Water Office grants for local governments, rural water districts, and eligible agricultural users to repair water systems, reduce leakage, improve conservation, and protect reliable supplies. Projects require local matching funds and performance reports.

Full text

This bill establishes a statewide Water Conservation and Infrastructure Grant Program administered by the Kansas Water Office to provide competitive grants to municipalities, rural water districts, and eligible agricultural water users for repairing aging systems, reducing leakage, improving metering and conservation practices, and protecting reliable water supplies. Grants shall prioritize projects identified in the Kansas Water Plan, require reasonable local matching funds, and include performance reporting on water saved, infrastructure improved, and project costs.

Sponsor

Hal BrennerRepublican Party

Cosponsors

Jack Whitmore IVRepublican Party

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