The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation announced that 31 planning projects will receive $28.97 million in funding to support potential new water reuse and desalination projects.
The funding recipients will prepare feasibility studies and undertake other planning efforts like preliminary project design and environmental compliance activities, helping build resistance to drought and climate change.
"These projects currently under development will supplement existing freshwater supplies in urban and agricultural areas in the Western United States," says Deputy Commissioner David Palumbo. "The funding announced today will provide needed assistance to communities and entities as they undertake the development of feasibility studies and other planning necessary
