Planned legislative amendments to the Conservation Authorities Act, the Clean Water Act and the Lake Simcoe Protection Act would consolidate conservation authorities and align regulatory proposals with regional conservation authorities to strengthen watershed management and maintain environmental and drinking water source protections.
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Urges EPA to adopt drinking water standard for microplastics and nanoplastics.
Bill SR-112. Sponsored by Linda Greenstein (Democratic).
PFAS grants boost drinking water funding
Bill HR-10869, PFAS grants boost drinking water funding, the bill would authorize $1 billion per year (2027–2031) for PFAS-focused water grants under the Clean Water Act. It is at Introduced as of October 22, 2026. Sponsored by Laura Gillen (D) and Brian Fitzpatrick.
Water safety database with public hearings
Bill SB-1211, Water safety database with public hearings, bill would require the department to maintain a public, searchable water-database by 2028, hold hearings in affected communities within 30 days of its notice, and open 30 days for comment. It is at Referred To Committee On Energy And Environment as of October 14, 2026. Sponsored by Stephanie Chang (Democratic).
Motion to receive water asset update
Bill IP2026-0778, Motion to receive water asset update, pantazopoulos's motion to receive Water Utility Asset Management Update passes 8-0 in committee on Oct. It is at Committee decision as of October 14, 2026.
First Nations Clean Water Act
Bill C-37, First Nations Clean Water Act, it would give First Nations control over water services on their lands and set drinking-water standards. It is at Consideration in committee as of October 22, 2026. Sponsored by Mandy Gull-Masty (Minister of Indigenous Services).
On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, Prime Minister Mark Carney honoured residential school Survivors and the children who never returned home. He said the government is working with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis on health care, education, languages, safe drinking water, infrastructure, and other reconciliation commitments.
On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, the Prime Minister remembered children who were taken from their families and sent to residential schools. The statement called for continued work on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action, including support for Indigenous languages, health, housing and water, and shared support resources for people seeking help.
On National Indigenous Peoples Day, Prime Minister Mark Carney recognized First Nations, Inuit and Métis people affected by residential schools. The statement says more than 150,000 children were taken from their families and communities, and highlights survivor supports, reconciliation work and services for people seeking help.
Water Security and Drought Resilience
Bill S-3732, Water Security and Drought Resilience, authorizes Interior to fund water storage, groundwater recharge, and natural retention projects across reclamation states; adds grants and funding. It is at Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 650. as of September 17, 2026.
Safe Water for Schools
Bill HR-10596, Safe Water for Schools, would renew grants to help schools replace drinking water fountains. It is at Introduced as of September 24, 2026. Sponsored by Nellie Pou (D), Eleanor Norton, Terri Sewell, Sylvia Garcia, Pablo Hernández, Adelita Grijalva, and Eugene Vindman.
Montreal approves water-mains monitoring contract
Bill 1260607001, Montreal approves water-mains monitoring contract, montreal council backs a motion to monitor 38 km of water mains with Pure Technologies, 10-year contract, totaling about $26.77 million, phased through 2028 with a five-year extension. It is at Orientation au conseil d'agglomération as of September 21, 2026. Sponsored by Julien Hénault-Ratelle.
PFAS National Drinking Water Standard
Makes the EPA PFAS drinking-water rule (as of June 25, 2024) have the force of law.
Extend Water Resilience Program Authorization
Keeps EPA water resilience grant programs authorized through 2031. This lets states and utilities apply for support while funding still needs future approval.
Drought Plan to Secure Water Supply
It would create a drought plan and test private wells for safety. It aims to keep drinking water available during dry spells.
Water charges review could reshape fees
The bill asks the environment minister to study water charges for users. Any changes would depend on future rules and could affect businesses and other water users.
Drinking Water Infrastructure Adjustments
Adjusts limits for technical assistance, small-system grants, and funding authorization for drinking water resilience programs.
Water Emergency and Technical Assistance
Reauthorizes drinking water emergency aid and creates EPA grants for wastewater treatment emergencies, including cybersecurity events, with funding through 2031.
Water cybersecurity for utilities
Would add cybersecurity requirements for drinking water and wastewater systems to strengthen resilience against cyberattacks and protect service delivery.
Water Security and Cyber Protection Act
Creates an EPA program to support water utilities' participation in the Water Information Sharing and Analysis Center and boost preparedness for attacks and hazards.