MORE WATER Act: Investments in Water Recycling and Conveyance Infrastructure
The Act authorizes funds for large-scale water recycling programs and establishes a new Water Conveyance Improvement Program to support agriculture, the environment, and communities. The bill emphasizes multi-benefit projects, which may include providing safe drinking water to low-income communities and environmental benefits.
Key points
Authorization of $450 million for the large-scale water recycling and reuse program for fiscal years 2028 through 2032.
Establishment of the Water Conveyance Improvement Program with an authorization of $500 million for fiscal years 2028 through 2032.
Requirement that conveyance projects with a total cost of not less than $800 million be multi-benefit projects.
Authorization of $250 million for actions benefiting endangered species, habitats, and water bodies (including the Great Salt Lake) for fiscal years 2028 through 2032.
Increasing the federal share ceiling for water recycling projects from $20 million to $50 million (in December 2025 prices).
Implementation of a process to deauthorize inactive Reclamation projects.
Status:
Introduced
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