Project Grant R24AP00174
- The Bureau of Reclamation awarded a $400,000 Project Grant under the Water Recycling and Desalination Construction Programs (CFDA 15.504) to the Western Municipal Water District (WMWD) of Riverside County, California. The grant will support a comprehensive water reuse feasibility study aimed at bolstering local groundwater supplies and fortifying regional water supply reliability in the drought-prone Southern California region. The study will take a holistic approach to examining the water reuse...
- The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, under the Water Recycling and Desalination Construction Programs (CFDA 15.504), awarded a $986,750 Project Grant to the Laguna Madre Water District. The funding will support a feasibility study to assess the development of a seawater desalination water treatment facility. This facility could significantly reduce the water district's reliance on the Rio Grande and accommodate increasing water demands in the Cameron County community, while ensuring population growth...
- The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, under the Water Recycling and Desalination Construction Programs (CFDA 15.504), awarded the Valley Sanitary District (VSD) in Riverside County, California, a $561,516 Project Grant to advance planning for upgrading its water reclamation facility. VSD will use the funding to pursue additional investigations and planning necessary to complete a feasibility study that meets Title XVI program requirements. The project aims to implement tertiary treatment for...
- The Bureau of Reclamation awarded a $1,096,820 Cooperative Agreement to the San Luis Obispo County Flood Control and Water Conservation District under the Water Recycling and Desalination Construction Programs (CFDA 15.504). The purpose of the award is to develop a desalination plan for the county, including engaging stakeholders, identifying feasible short-term and long-term water supply projects, and preparing a feasibility study. The district will collaborate with participating agencies and...
- The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation has awarded a $82,224,260 Project Grant to the Washington County Water Conservancy District (WCWCD) under the Water Recycling and Desalination Construction Programs (CFDA 15.504). The purpose of this grant is to support planning, design, and construction activities for a regional water reuse system that will integrate potable and secondary irrigation water supplies to help meet the growing water demand in Washington County, Utah. Key project tasks include...
- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation awarded a $1,524,996 Cooperative Agreement to the Santa Clara Valley Water District (SCVWD) on November 27, 2024 under the Water Recycling and Desalination Construction Programs (CFDA 15.504). The funding will support the development of a feasibility study to assess the viability of constructing a new Advanced Water Purification Facility (AWPF) in San Jose, California. The proposed AWPF would aim to produce up to 24,000 acre-feet per...
- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation awarded the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California a $504,736,760 grant under the Water Recycling and Desalination Construction Programs (CFDA 15.504) to develop the Pure Water Southern California (PWSC) program. The PWSC program aims to improve water efficiency, provide flexibility during water shortages, and diversify the water supply by beneficially reusing wastewater that is currently discharged to the Pacific Ocean. Key...
- The San Diego County Water Authority was awarded a $77,575,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation under the Water Recycling and Desalination Construction Programs (CFDA 15.504). The grant funding will support the Carlsbad Desalination Intake Project, which includes the construction of new seawater intake and discharge facilities to enable stand-alone operation of the Carlsbad Desalination Plant. This project will enhance current operations and upgrade,...
- This $189,724,030 Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation under the Water Recycling and Desalination Construction Programs (CFDA 15.504) will fund a range of activities to develop water recycling and seawater intrusion prevention infrastructure for the Soquel Creek Water District in California. Key deliverables include: Environmental documentation, permitting, and regulatory support services for the overall program. Engineering services for...
- The Bureau of Reclamation awarded a $2,684,222 Project Grant to the Cawelo Water District on April 14, 2025 through the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief program (CFDA 15.514). The grant will fund the construction of a 33-acre-foot reservoir and a 24-acre recharge facility in Bakersfield, CA. These infrastructure improvements are expected to increase the district's groundwater supply by 3,466 acre-feet per year, representing a 6.1% increase in the total annual average water supply. The...
The Bureau of Reclamation, through the Water Recycling and Desalination Construction Programs (CFDA 15.504), awarded a $2,258,444 Project Grant to the Rancho California Water District in California. The grant will fund the development of a feasibility study to optimize the district's existing water treatment, storage, and distribution infrastructure. Key objectives include identifying opportunities to maximize the use of recycled water, support economic development through a sustainable water supply, and avoid environmental impacts on sensitive ecosystems. The feasibility study will provide the basis for future design and financing of regional water infrastructure projects, such as interconnections and pipelines, to improve long-term water supply reliability. As a sub-award, the district is partnering with local agricultural producers and technology/pharmaceutical manufacturers to address brine disposal challenges. This federal grant supports the Bureau of Reclamation's broader efforts to develop drought-resistant water supplies and enhance climate resilience across the western United States.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $1.0m | 4/3/24 |