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Approving 2016 State Legislative Priorities
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The Water Authority has six recommended State Legislative Priorities for 2016 Session.
1. Aquifer Storage & Recovery (ASR)
The Water Authority is seeking $5.5 million funding from the Water Trust Board to construct the Large Scale ASR project at the San Juan-Chama Drinking Water Plant. The program was developed following the legislative approval of the Ground Water Storage and Recovery Act in 1999. Aquifer Storage and Recovery is a critical water management tool that allows for temporary or long-term storage of surface into the aquifer to reduce evaporation and to provide a sustainable supply for residents in the Middle Rio Grande. Design of the project is complete and the funding would provide for the construction of an injection well and vadose well at the Water Authority's surface water treatment plant. ASR is a critical component of the Water Authority's Water Resources Management Strategy to provide a safe and sustainable water supply.
2. Bosque Non-potable Water Reclamation Plant and Reuse System
To ensure a safe and sustainable water supply into the future, the Water Authority has planned the development of the Bosque Non-potable Water Reclamation Plant and Reuse system on the Westside of Albuquerque. The project will provide non-potable water for industrial purposes and irrigation needs to parks, schools, and golf courses. In addition, the Bosque Non-potable Water Reclamation Plant will discharge water to the Rio Grande during the non-irrigation season with additional opportunities for aquifer storage and recovery along the Calabacillas arroyo. The project will provide non-potable water to Intel, Mariposa Regional Park, Bosque School, Ladera and Desert Greens golf courses, and other schools and athletic facilities. By providing non-potable water for irrigation and industrial needs, the project will help preserve and protect the aquifer. During the non-irrigation season, non-potable w...
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