This article discusses the federal spending legislation that provides a slight boost in funding for drinking water infrastructure in the fiscal year that begins October 1, 2005. Topics covered include: infrastructure survey calculates greater need; Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) allocations revised; increase likely in U.S. Department of Agriculture water funds; House, Senate retain Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) program; Reclamation budget in the works; and, Senate bill seeks to boost infrastructure funds. A list of internet resources is provided. Includes tables.