Water Authority Wins $19.4 Million Federal Grant for Desal Plant Intake
The U.S. Department of the Interior has awarded the San Diego County Water Authority $19.4 million for permanent upgrades to the seawater intake at the Claude “Bud” Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. “Securing federal funding is part of the Water Authority’s long-term strategy. Maintaining critical infrastructure ensures the continued delivery of safe and reliable water supplies while minimizing the financial impact to our ratepayers.” Water Authority Board Chair Mel Katz In total, Interior announced $142 million in grants for large-scale water recycling and desalination projects that will create additional water supply, increasing resilience and water security […]