This agreement provides funding to the SAN juan water district to implement its kokila reservoir replacement project as directed in the 2024 consolidated appropriations act

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 9 awarded a Cooperative Agreement to the San Juan Water District (SJWD) on May 1, 2025, in the amount of $1,250,000 in federal funding under the Congressionally Mandated Projects program (CFDA 66.202). This funding, authorized by the 2024 Consolidated Appropriations Act, supports the construction of a replacement reservoir for the Kokila Reservoir facility located in Granite Bay, California. The project involves taking the existing reservoir offline, draining it, regrading the site to raise the bottom elevation, and constructing a new fixed-wall tank to replace the original infrastructure. A contractor will be selected to execute the construction activities, which will be funded through a combination of federal funds and non-federal match resources.

The primary deliverables include construction progress reports and photographic documentation throughout the project period, which extends through April 30, 2030. The anticipated outcomes include improved water management efficiency for SJWD during drought conditions by minimizing water contamination losses, reducing leak-related water loss over the facility's operational lifespan, and generating energy savings through optimized pumping schedules that leverage lower energy demand periods. The project will benefit thousands of downstream businesses and consumers within the SJWD retail service area. No subrecipient awards are included in this Cooperative Agreement.

This assistance agreement provides full federal funding in the amount of $1,250,000. See terms and conditions.activities:the activities to be performed include the construction of a reservoir replacement for the kokila reservoir. The project will require taking the existing reservoir offline and draining IT while the site is regraded to raise the bottom elevation and accommodate a fixed-wall tank. A contractor will be selected and federal funds and non-federal match will be used to construct the reservoir replacement. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include construction progress reports and photographic documentation. The expected outcomes include (1) implementation of the project will allow sjwd to more efficiently manage with lasting drought conditions within the state by minimizing water waste due to contamination, and (2) water will be saved by reducing the likelihood of leaks over the lifespan of the project and (3) energy saving due to the ability to schedule pumping to fill the kokila reservoir during the lower energy demand times of the day. The intended beneficiaries include thousands of downstream businesses and consumers in the SAN juan water district (sjwd) retail area.