; (6) as an interim measure (and in some cases in rural areas, for longer term or permanently), point-of-entry and point-of-use water quality improvement products are viable solutions to address drinking water contamination challenges for the people of the United States; and (7) grants provided under this Act are intended to provide financial assistance for eligible grant recipients (as defined in section 306F(a) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (as added by section 3)) that voluntarily seek to improve the quality of the drinking water of eligible end users (as defined in that section), and not to demonstrate that an eligible end user is in compliance with a Federal, State, or local primary drinking water standard or regulation. 3. Healthy drinking water affordability assistance program Subtitle A of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act is amended by inserting after section 306E ( 7 U.S.C. 1926e ) the following: 306F. Healthy drinking water affordability assistance program (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Approved installation The term approved installation means the installation of an eligible drinking water quality improvement product or a certified filter component by a qualified third-party installer that— (A) complies with all local and State regulations; and (B) follows the installation instructions of the manufacturer. (2) Approved maintenance The term approved maintenance means required maintenance— (A) performed on an eligible drinking water quality improvement product that includes maintenance and replacement of the certified filter component; (B) performed by a service technician who— (i) is— (I) professionally qualified, certified, or licensed as a water treatment product maintenance professional, including a professional credentialed through a manufacturer or third party; (II) operating under the supervision of a service technician described in subclause (I); (III) a licensed plumber or a plumber operating under the supervision of a licensed plumbing contractor