; and (B) intercounty communications initiatives related to water data. (2) Requirements (A) Data sharing The Internet of Water principles developed by the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions shall, to the extent practicable, guide any water data sharing efforts under the pilot program. (B) Use of existing data The recipient of a grant under the pilot program to establish a website or data hub described in paragraph (1)(A) shall, to the extent practicable, leverage existing data sharing infrastructure. (b) Eligible entities An entity eligible for a grant under the pilot program is— (1) a State, county, or other unit of local government that— (A) has a coastal watershed with significant pollution levels; (B) has a water system with significant pollution levels; or (C) has significant individual water infrastructure deficits; or (2) a regional consortium established under subsection (d). (c) Applications To be eligible to receive a grant under the pilot program, an eligible entity under subsection (b) shall submit to the Administrator an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Administrator may require. (d) Regional consortia (1) Establishment States may establish regional consortia in accordance with this subsection. (2) Requirements A regional consortium established under paragraph (1) shall— (A) include not fewer than 2 States that have entered into a memorandum of understanding— (i) to exchange water data, including data on water quality; or (ii) to share information, protocols, and procedures with respect to projects that evaluate, demonstrate, or install new and emerging, but proven, water technology; (B) carry out projects— (i) to exchange water data, including data on water quality; or (ii) that evaluate, demonstrate, or install new and emerging, but proven, water technology