This agreement provides funding to albuquerque bernalillo county water utility authority to implement its project for aquifer storage and recovery project as directed in the 2024 consolidated…

Environmental Protection Agency Region 6 awarded a $752,258 cooperative agreement to Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority on February 1, 2026, under the Congressionally Mandated Projects program (CFDA 66.202) to plan, permit, design, drill, and install a new Arroyo del Oso Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) well system serving Albuquerque, New Mexico.

The project runs through April 30, 2028, with performance in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Deliverables include a preliminary engineering report, 30 percent, 60 percent, and 100 percent design documents, permits and approvals, and ASR well drilling and construction. Upon completion, the underground storage system will increase the city's water supply capacity during drought and elevated-demand periods without evaporation losses typical of surface reservoirs, benefiting Albuquerque residents and businesses. No sub-recipients are included in this agreement.

This agreement provides funding to albuquerque bernalillo county water utility authority to implement its project for aquifer storage and recovery project as directed in the 2024 consolidated appropriations act or as identified in an approved technical correction if one has been approved for this project. Activities:the activities to be performed include the execution and implementation of a drinking water and water quality infrastructure construction project. Workplan activities consist of the planning, permitting, and design of the new arroyo DEL OSO aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) project as well as the drilling and installation of the new ASR well. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include a preliminary engineering report, 30% design, 60% design, 100% design, permits and approvals, and aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) well drilling and construction. The expected outcomes include the design work and test borehole drilling for a new ASR system that will strengthen the city's ability to deliver clean water to its customers. When complete, the system will store large amounts of water underground, which can be used to increase water supplies for use during times of drought and periods of elevated demand without the water loss due to evaporation frequently encountered with surface water reservoirs. The intended beneficiaries include the residents and businesses of albuquerque, new mexico (NM).