New water fees could help low-income families get better wells

Groundwater transportation fee; counties; fund

Engrossed· 2026-02-23

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This bill would let counties charge a fee for moving groundwater, and use that money to help low-income families fix their home water systems.

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What we think, in plain words.

This bill would let counties charge a fee when groundwater is taken out of their area. Some of this money could then be used to help people in that same county who own homes and don't have enough money to fix their wells or water pipes. This means if you live in a county where water is taken away, and you are low-income, you might get help to get better water at your home. It helps make sure some money from water use stays in the community that provides the water.

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The facts

What the bill actually says, no spin.

Counties could set up a program to help low-income people fix their home water systems.
This program would help people deepen their wells or improve their home's water pipes.
Counties would collect a fee from people or groups that move groundwater out of the county.
Some of these fees could be used to pay for the water improvement program.