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Desalination Construction

The Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act provides new authority to Reclamation to develop a desalination construction program that will provide a path for ocean or brackish water desalination projects to receive Federal funding.

The feasibility studies for the following desalination projects meet the requirements contained in Reclamation Manual Directives and Standards WTR 11-01. These findings have been transmitted to Congress.

Report to Congress - Feasibility Study Review Findings Report

The Bureau of Reclamation has transmitted a WIIN Desalination Project Feasibility Study Findings Report to Congress.

• Title XVI Feasibility Study Review Findings Report - Transmitted August 7, 2024
• WIIN Desalination Feasibility Study Review Findings Reports - Transmitted May 13, 2021
• WIIN Desalination Feasibility Study Review Findings Reports - Transmitted September 23, 2019
• WIIN Desalination Feasibility Study Review Findings Reports - Transmitted February 13, 2019

Announcements

• Reclamation released a funding opportunity for development of water reuse and desalination projects

  Reclamation released a funding opportunity for planning and pre-construction activities to facilitate development of water reuse and desalination projects. Funding made available is intended to provide assistance to prepare feasibility studies and undertake other planning activities for potential new Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse projects, Desalination Construction projects, and Large-Scale Water Recycling projects. Read More →