This grant provides technical and financial assistance to local public agencies for planning water recycling projects that promote beneficial use of treated municipal wastewater. Eligible projects include recycled water treatment, storage, distribution, groundwater recharge, and indirect potable reuse. The funding supports all costs necessary to determine feasibility and select alternatives to offset fresh water use. Operation and maintenance costs are excluded. All community types, including disadvantaged communities, are eligible.
Eligible applicants are local public agencies. Funding requires at least 50% local cost share for non-disadvantaged communities. All community types, including disadvantaged and severely disadvantaged, are eligible.
