Rural Water System Disaster Preparedness and Assistance Act

This bill creates a federal grant program to help rural water and wastewater systems prepare for and respond to disasters. It authorizes $20 million annually (2025-2029) for grants to qualified nonprofit organizations with disaster response experience, enabling them to provide onsite support, develop emergency plans, improve system resilience, and conduct assessments. The program specifically targets disadvantaged communities lacking resources for water system safety and covers activities like emergency repairs, vulnerability assessments, and coordination with agencies like FEMA. Eligible nonprofits must have licensed personnel or relevant expertise and cannot duplicate other federal funding.