Currently, the sewage facility is currently not up to code nor is it operating to full capacity, despite its necessity to San Diego and other surrounding communities.
These projects will work to reduce flood risks, support restoration efforts, strengthen flood and climate resilience and safeguard drinking water sources.
The funding will be used for projects that reduce phosphorus discharges and address aging equipment, with a focus on small and disadvantaged communities.
The projects funded by these grants will address a variety of community needs, from replacing aging pipes and pumps to upgrading wastewater treatment facilities.
The city of Ventura will invest $60.4 million in the VenturaWaterPure program, providing critical treatment services for water discharged into a nearby river estuary.
The Rural Partners Network program works to address multiple needs simultaneously through infrastructure improvements, workforce development and clean energy projects.