### Question
How is the "critical water supply needs" defined?


### Answer
The term **critical water supply needs** is defined in *33 U.S.C. § 1300* as follows -

> existing or reasonably anticipated future water supply needs that cannot be met by existing water supplies, as identified in a comprehensive statewide or regional water supply plan or assessment projected over a planning period of at least 20 years

#### Citation:
  - *33 U.S.C. § 1300*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 26-WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL > SUBCHAPTER II-GRANTS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TREATMENT WORKS**

