1. Short title This Act may be cited as the ARPA–H20 Act of 2020 . 2. Advanced Research Projects Agency–Water (a) Establishment There is established within the Environmental Protection Agency the Advanced Research Projects Agency–Water, headed by a Director, who shall be appointed by the Administrator to carry out programs to provide funds to eligible entities for projects intended to enhance, through the deployment of advanced technologies, the treatment, monitoring, delivery, affordability, and safety of— (1) drinking water provided by a water system; (2) wastewater or stormwater discharged by a water system; (3) groundwater or well water used for drinking water; or (4) any other activities carried out by a water system for the purposes of enhancing public health or environmental safety. (b) Programs ARPA–H20 shall be comprised of programs that— (1) provide funds for projects described in subsection (a), as determined appropriate by the Director; and (2) are carried out and overseen by program managers under subsection (e). (c) Research Advisory Council (1) In general The Director shall establish a research advisory council to recommend the content of the programs under ARPA–H20, including annual research priorities for funding consideration. (2) Membership The council established under paragraph (1) shall be composed of 12 members appointed by the Director who represent— (A) public and private water systems including large decentralized systems; (B) academia; (C) national nonprofits and organizations that represent the water sector and collaborate with the Agency; (D) public or private entities engaged in technology development, deployment, or consultation to enhance delivery, reliability, affordability, and safety of the operations of water systems; and (E) relevant Federal agencies. (d) Responsibilities of the Director The Director shall— (1) approve each grant, contract, cooperative agreement, cash prize, or other transaction to fund projects under this Act