Senators Cortez Masto and Rosen Secure $19.5 Million for Clean Water in Nevada

Strategic Insights -

U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) have successfully secured $19,524,223 in funding to increase access to clean drinking water for families in Nevada. The funding will be allocated to the Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Walker River Paiute Tribe to address water quality issues and ensure safe drinking water for all Nevadans.

Key Takeaways:

  • Senators Cortez Masto and Rosen have secured $19,524,223 in funding for clean water initiatives in Nevada, with $19,481,000 going to the Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and $43,223 going to the Walker River Paiute Tribe.
  • The funding will be used to plan, design, and construct drinking water improvement projects throughout the state, with a focus on addressing contaminants like PFAS in drinking water.
  • The Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will receive $8,158,000 specifically for drinking water improvement projects that address PFAS contamination.
  • Senators Cortez Masto and Rosen have been strong advocates for clean water investments, having previously secured $44 million to improve Nevada's clean water infrastructure in 2022.
  • The funding for the Walker River Paiute Tribe is part of the Clean Water Act and will help address pollution in its watersheds, making the water supply safer for community members.
  • The Infrastructure and Jobs Act, which Senators Cortez Masto and Rosen fought to pass, has made this funding possible.
  • The Lake Tahoe Restoration Reauthorization Act, which Senators Cortez Masto and Rosen have fought for, will improve water infrastructure in the Tahoe Basin.

Statistics:

  • $19,524,223: Total amount of funding secured for clean water initiatives in Nevada.
  • $19,481,000: Amount allocated to Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for drinking water improvement projects.
  • $43,223: Amount allocated to Walker River Paiute Tribe for addressing pollution in its watersheds.
  • $8,158,000: Amount set aside specifically for drinking water improvement projects that address PFAS contamination.
  • 2022: Previous year in which Senators Cortez Masto and Rosen secured $44 million to improve Nevada's clean water infrastructure.

Sources:

  • Cortezmasto.senate.gov
  • Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
  • Walker River Paiute Tribe
  • Infrastructure and Jobs Act
  • Lake Tahoe Restoration Reauthorization Act