Contaminant and Lead Electronic Accounting and Reporting Requirements (CLEARR) for Drinking Water Act of 2019

This bill generally revises provisions related to drinking water quality standards. Specifically, the bill

• provides for additional inspections of a public water system after certain standards violations;
• requires notification to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local health agencies of serious standards violations;
• reauthorizes through FY2024 a grant program to assist the public water systems of disadvantaged and underserved communities to comply with drinking water requirements; and
• allows for grants to community organizations that provide education to minority, tribal, and low-income communities regarding drinking water contaminants.