Issa-Authored Local Projects Advanced in Water Resources Package
WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, Congressman Issa announced that three local water projects he proposed/requested have advanced in the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) in the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
“These projects are critical for our community needs, provide needed tools to protect and manage runoff and groundwater, and will help our region become more water independent,” said Rep. Issa. “I’m ready to make the continued case for these projects to remain part of the WRDA legislation as it moves through the legislative process.”
The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) is a multi-year authorization bill that supports drinking water, wastewater, recycling, treatment, flood control and other programs nationwide.
Congressman Issa’s submitted projects:
East County Advanced Water Purification Program
Padre Dam Municipal Water District has requested $70,000,000 to provide East San Diego County a new local and sustainable drought-proof drinking water supply, eliminate 15 million gallons per day of treated wastewater discharge, reduce dependence on imported water, and provide up to 30 percent of the region’s drinking water demand.
Escondido Creek Runoff, Cleanup, and Flood Control Project
The City of Escondido has requested $34,000,000 for design and construction services for a project to manage stormwater, expand groundwater infiltration, and benefit more than 450 homes along the watershed by building storm drains to remove these homes from the floodplain.
Rincon Band of Luiseno Indians Water Infrastructure and Sewer System Improvements
The Rincon Band occupies a 5,000-acre reservation in San Diego County and requested $38,000,000 to construct approximately one mile of eight-inch water distribution lines and an equal length of ten-inch potable water distribution pipeline. This will help meet federal standards for fire protection in a fire-prone region and include 5,000 feet of reclaimed water pipeline as part of a sewer system overhaul.
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