Summary
The city landed $2 million in federal funding, championed by Senators Heinrich and Luhan, for a second aquifer recharge injection well. Total cost is estimated at $4.5–5 million. It adds water capacity and flexibility when wells go offline for maintenance.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
$2 million federal grant toward an estimated $4.5–5 million total cost.
Water customers — more capacity and reliability supports sustainable growth.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Governing Body Joint Work Session with Public Infrastructure Advisory Board - Oct 20, 2026
The city injects purified wastewater back into the aquifer — 71 million gallons in 2026 alone, roughly quadrupling last year. Officials hope injection can eventually reduce how much the city must spend buying water rights, though the state engineer hasn't credited it yet. A $2.5 million EPA grant is funding expansion.
Governing Body Special Work Session - Sep 24, 2026
The city landed $2 million in federal funding, championed by Senators Heinrich and Luhan, for a second aquifer recharge injection well. Total cost is estimated at $4.5–5 million. It adds water capacity and flexibility when wells go offline for maintenance.
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