Project Grant R25AP00465
- The Rancho California Water District will develop a strategic plan for advanced wellhead treatment facilities to mitigate emerging per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in the groundwater of southwestern Riverside County, California. Funded by a $800,088 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation under the WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America's Resources for Tomorrow) program (CFDA 15.507), this 3-year effort will protect a critical...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Contra Costa Water District received a $966,079 project grant awarded January 27, 2026, from the Bureau of Reclamation under the WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America's Resources for Tomorrow) program (CFDA 15.507) to develop a comprehensive 50-year water supply strategy for the region. The primary deliverable is a strategic planning document that identifies alternatives and strategies to ensure continued provision of high-quality, reliable water supply in the...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Orange County Water District received a $412,457 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation under the WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America's Resources for Tomorrow) program (CFDA 15.507) on December 23, 2025, with a completion date of March 31, 2027. The award funds the development of a comprehensive water strategy to address seawater intrusion near Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station in Southern California. The District will...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Western Municipal Water District of Riverside County received $224,135 in Project Grant funding from the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation under the WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America's Resources for Tomorrow) program (CFDA 15.507) to install Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems at three potable water pump stations. The award, issued on July 22, 2025, with a completion deadline of December 31, 2027, will support the...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Bureau of Reclamation awarded $838,221 to the San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District under the WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America's Resources for Tomorrow) program (CFDA 15.507) on February 25, 2026. The grant funds 65% of final design plans for the Mill Creek Groundwater Recharge Facility expansion, with project completion targeted for June 30, 2027. This design effort will advance the facility's increased capacity and operational flexibility to...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Bureau of Reclamation awarded Mojave Water Agency Public Facilities Corporation $666,026 under the WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America's Resources for Tomorrow) program (CFDA 15.507) on January 8, 2026, with a completion date of September 30, 2026. The award funds the design of a new permanent turnout structure from the California Aqueduct to convey State Water Project (SWP) water to the Oeste Recharge Basin. This design project represents a critical...
- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation awarded a $843,093 Project Grant under the WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America's Resources for Tomorrow) program (CFDA 15.507) to the Monte Vista Water District in San Bernardino County, California. The grant will fund the replacement of 1,400 manually read water meters with advanced metering infrastructure. This project is expected to result in annual water savings of approximately 262 acre-feet by providing real-time data to...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Bureau of Reclamation awarded Stockton East Water District $387,000 under the WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America's Resources for Tomorrow) Program (CFDA 15.507) on September 2, 2025, to design a pipeline infrastructure project addressing critical groundwater sustainability challenges in San Joaquin County, California. The project deliverable is a comprehensive pipeline design that will redirect surface water to 11 agricultural irrigation locations currently...
- The Rubidoux Community Service District in California was awarded a $3,346,653 Project Grant from the Bureau of Reclamation's WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America's Resources for Tomorrow) program on November 30, 2023. The grant will fund the conversion of 6,386 manual-read water meters to advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) meters, the implementation of an online customer portal system, and a water conservation outreach campaign. The project is expected to result in annual water savings of...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The San Diego County Water Authority received a $10.3 million project grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation under the WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America's Resources for Tomorrow) program (CFDA 15.507) on December 12, 2025. The award funds habitat restoration and enhancement activities within the 48-acre San Luis Rey Habitat Management Area in San Diego County, California. The Water Authority will restore approximately 42.5 acres of...
Rancho California Water District received an $850,000 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation under the WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America's Resources for Tomorrow) program (CFDA 15.507) on February 23, 2026. The award funds the design and implementation of a treatment process to address elevated arsenic levels in the district's groundwater supply, specifically targeting Well 240, which was closed in 2021 due to arsenic contamination. Upon completion by February 28, 2027, the project is expected to restore up to 2,900 acre-feet per year of reliable local drinking water supplies serving over 150,000 urban water users in Riverside County, California. This initiative directly supports the district's 2015 Water Facilities Master Plan by stabilizing groundwater production and enhancing emergency preparedness in response to climate change and drought conditions. The project demonstrates strong stakeholder engagement and aligns with WaterSMART's core focus on water conservation and sustainability improvements, leveraging advanced treatment technologies to ensure reliable drinking water availability and long-term water resource security for the region.Federal Grant Award Summary
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $400.0k | 2/23/26 |