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PURE Water Act

USA119th CongressHR-1441| House 
| Updated: 2/18/2025
Ritchie Torres

Ritchie Torres

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (8)
George Latimer (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Josh Riley (Democratic)Johnny Olszewski (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Robert P. Bresnahan (Republican)Ryan Mackenzie (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation introduces a new federal income tax credit, known as the Water Filtration Credit , to incentivize the installation of advanced water filtration systems in homes. Taxpayers can claim a credit equal to 20 percent of expenditures for a qualified system installed in their primary residence and 10 percent for a system in a secondary residence. The total credit allowed for any taxable year is capped at $2,500 , with any unused credit eligible for carryforward to subsequent years. To qualify, a water filtration system must be designed to remove at least 90 percent of lead, PFAS, and PFOAS from drinking water. The credit specifically excludes maintenance costs and replacement parts for these systems. This new credit will apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024, aiming to improve water quality and public health by making advanced filtration more accessible.
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Timeline
Feb 18, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 18, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • February 18, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 18, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

PURE Water Act

USA119th CongressHR-1441| House 
| Updated: 2/18/2025
This legislation introduces a new federal income tax credit, known as the Water Filtration Credit , to incentivize the installation of advanced water filtration systems in homes. Taxpayers can claim a credit equal to 20 percent of expenditures for a qualified system installed in their primary residence and 10 percent for a system in a secondary residence. The total credit allowed for any taxable year is capped at $2,500 , with any unused credit eligible for carryforward to subsequent years. To qualify, a water filtration system must be designed to remove at least 90 percent of lead, PFAS, and PFOAS from drinking water. The credit specifically excludes maintenance costs and replacement parts for these systems. This new credit will apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024, aiming to improve water quality and public health by making advanced filtration more accessible.
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Timeline
Feb 18, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 18, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • February 18, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 18, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Ritchie Torres

Ritchie Torres

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (8)
George Latimer (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Josh Riley (Democratic)Johnny Olszewski (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Robert P. Bresnahan (Republican)Ryan Mackenzie (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

Taxation

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted