Title XVI

Title XVI of P.L. 102-575, as amended (Title XVI), provides authority for Reclamation’s water recycling and reuse program, titled “Title XVI.” Through the Title XVI program, Reclamation identifies and investigates opportunities to reclaim and reuse wastewaters and impaired ground and surface water in the 17 Western States and Hawaii. Title XVI includes funding for the planning, design, and construction of water recycling and reuse projects in partnership with local government entities.

In 2022, water reuse projects funded through the Title XVI Program delivered over 443,000 acre-feet of recycled water.

Report to Congress - Title XVI Feasibility Study Review Findings Report

The Bureau of Reclamation has transmitted the Title XVI Feasibility Study Review Findings Report to Congress.

Announcements

Current Status

The FY24 Title XVI Congressionally Authorized Projects funding opportunity was posted September 28, 2023. Applications for FY24 were due September 30, 2024 and are currently review.

The FY24 Title XVI WIIN Act Projects funding opportunities were posted September 28. Applications for FY24 were due by September 30, 2024 and are currently under review.

Questions?

Have a question regarding the funding opportunity or project eligibility questions? Request a meeting through our bookings site.

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Last Updated: 10/1/24