unfortunately, the cost of these add daptation needs is not currently included in epa's replacement cost estimates for water and waste water systems. since that time, epa's budget has further experienced cuts. data continues to accumulate, demonstrating the scope of challenges faced by water systems. for example, a report recently released by the johnson foundation, american rivers concluded that our nation's drinking and waste water infrastructure is not prepared to deal with extreme weather events including persistent drought, shifting precipitation patterns and snow pack. this the strain water systems to previously unknown levels. and impose drastic costs on local communities across the country. however, since last year i've taken steps to address this issue by introducing the water infrastructure, resillency and sustainability act. this would offer competitive matching grants to help local water systems build their resillency to these changing hydrological conditions. and i'm pleased this legislation enjoys wide support in the water utility community. i question given these well docu