WATER SUPPLY COST SAVINGS.

SEC. 2108. WATER SUPPLY COST SAVINGS.(a) Drinking Water Technology Clearinghouse.—The Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, shall—(1) develop a technology clearinghouse for information on the cost-effectiveness of innovative and alternative drinking water delivery systems, including wells and well systems; and(2) disseminate such information to the public and to communities and not-for-profit organizations seeking Federal funding for drinking water delivery systems serving 500 or fewer persons.(b) Water System Assessment.—In any application for a grant or loan for the purpose of construction, replacement, or rehabilitation of a drinking water delivery system serving 500 or fewer persons, the funding for which would come from the Federal Government (either directly or through a State), a unit of local government or not-for-profit organization shall self-certify that the unit of local government or organization has considered, as an alternative drinking water supply, drinking water delivery systems sourced by publicly owned—(1) individual wells;(2) shared wells; and(3) community wells.(c) Report to Congress.—Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress a report that describes—(1) the use of innovative and alternative drinking water delivery systems described in this section;130 STAT. 1729(2) the range of cost savings for communities using innovative and alternative drinking water delivery systems described in this section; and(3) the use of drinking water technical assistance programs operated by the Administrator and the Secretary of Agriculture.