House Passes Gallego-Secured Arizona Wins in Bipartisan Water Resources Development Act
Gallego successfully secured $50 million for water infrastructure projects across Arizona
WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 8812, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024, with overwhelming bipartisan support. The legislation includes $50 million in funding secured by Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) for five water infrastructure projects across Arizona.
“Arizona’s continued success depends on securing our water future, and that means investing in modern water infrastructure,” said Rep. Gallego. “I’m proud to have secured $50 million for Arizona communities in this legislation. From wastewater treatment, to water recycling, to drainage improvements, this funding will have a positive impact on the day-to-day lives of Arizonans.”
The projects secured by Rep. Gallego are:
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$5 million to Flagstaff for an advanced wastewater treatment facility.
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$10 million to Page for a new raw water intake pipeline from Lake Powell upstream of the Glen Canyon Dam.
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$20 million for Tucson to expand its Reclaimed Water System and develop needed infrastructure in the fastest-developing area of Tucson: the Southlands.
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$3 million for Winslow to install a storm drainpipe, catch basins, and storm drain manholes in the downtown area.
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$12 million for Buckeye to update its Wastewater Treatment Facility to keep it online in the case of a 100-year flood event.
To learn more about Rep. Gallego’s work to protect Arizona’s water, see his report: Securing Arizona’s Water Future.