Bureau of Reclamation expedites $120 million for Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project
The Bureau of Reclamation has expedited the release of $120 million for the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project, advancing one of the largest federal water infrastructure projects currently under construction in the U.S.
The funding, drawn from the Reclamation Water Settlements Fund, follows recent scrutiny from lawmakers over delays in distributing previously approved allocations. The project is a key component of the Navajo Nation’s water rights settlement and is designed to deliver reliable drinking water to communities across the Navajo Nation, Jicarilla Apache Nation and the city of Gallup, Tribal Business News reported.
Once completed, the system is expected to serve approximately 250,000 people by 2040, reducing dependence on declining groundwater supplies and supporting long-term regional development. The project includes major pipeline conveyance infrastructure and water treatment facilities across the San Juan Basin, according to Tribal Business News.
The funding acceleration comes amid broader concerns about the long-term capacity of the Water Settlements Fund, as federal officials warn that existing resources may be insufficient to meet growing demand from pending tribal water infrastructure projects.
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