Water Efficiency, Conservation, and Sustainability Act of 2023

House Bill

H.R. 5016

119th Congress

Water Efficiency, Conservation, and Sustainability Act of 2023

In Committee

Introduced:Aug 22, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Mike Levin

D - CA

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Environmental Protection

Summary

The Water Efficiency, Conservation, and Sustainability Act of 2023 aims to improve water management by creating three grant programs within the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). These programs would provide funding and assistance to state and local governments, tribes, public water systems, and nonprofits to promote water efficiency, reduce water losses, and encourage the adoption of water-efficient plumbing codes.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.

Introduced8/22/2025

StatusReferred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.

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Water Efficiency, Conservation, and Sustainability Act of 2023

The Water Efficiency, Conservation, and Sustainability Act of 2023 aims to improve water management by creating three grant programs within the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). These programs would provide funding and assistance to state and local govern

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The Water Efficiency, Conservation, and Sustainability Act of 2023 aims to improve water management by creating three grant programs within the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). These programs would provide funding and assistance to state and local governments, tribes, public water systems, and nonprofits to promote water efficiency, reduce water losses, and encourage the adoption of water-efficient plumbing codes.

Bill Number: 5016
Introduced: 8/22/2025
Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.
Policy Area: Environmental Protection

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Fact Sheet

Title: Water Efficiency, Conservation, and Sustainability Act of 2023
Bill Number: 5016
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.
Introduced: 8/22/2025
Summary: The Water Efficiency, Conservation, and Sustainability Act of 2023 aims to improve water management by creating three grant programs within the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). These programs would provide funding and assistance to state and local governments, tribes, public water systems, and

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Water Efficiency, Conservation, and Sustainability Act of 2023 aims to improve water management by creating three grant programs within the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). These programs would provide funding and assistance to state and local governments, tribes, public water systems, and nonprofits to promote water efficiency, reduce water losses, and encourage the adoption of water-efficient plumbing codes.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Water Efficiency, Conservation, and Sustainability Act of 2023This bill establishes three grant programs within the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to address water efficiency and water losses.First, the EPA must establish a grant program to assist states, local governments, tribal governments, public water systems, and nonprofit organizations in carrying out their water efficiency incentive programs.Second, the EPA must establish and carry out a program that provides grants and technical assistance for conducting annual audits of public water systems, implementing controls to address losses identified in the audits, and helping public water systems that have conducted and validated audits to establish water loss control programs.Third, the EPA must establish a grant program to assist states, tribal governments, and local governments in adopting and implementing certain water-efficient plumbing codes.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Establishes a grant program to help states, local governments, tribes, public water systems, and nonprofits implement water efficiency incentive programs.
Creates a grant and technical assistance program to support annual audits of public water systems and the implementation of water loss control programs.
Provides grants to states, tribes, and local governments to adopt and implement water-efficient plumbing codes.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If enacted, this bill would provide financial and technical support to a wide range of stakeholders, including state and local governments, public water systems, and nonprofit organizations, to improve water management and conservation. The grants and assistance could lead to reduced water usage, lower utility bills for consumers, and more sustainable water resources for communities across the country.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Environmental Protection

Related Subjects

Employment and training programs

Environmental technology

Housing industry and standards

Water quality

Water use and supply

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

5016, 119th Congress (2025). "Water Efficiency, Conservation, and Sustainability Act of 2023". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-5016