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Rep. Barragán Secures Wins in Water Resources Development Act for South Gate, Carson, Lynwood, Lakewood

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Nanette Barragán (CA-44) July 22 joined her colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives to pass the Water Resources Development Act or WRDA of 2024. This legislation makes critical investments in the nation’s ports, inland waterways, flood protection, ecosystem restoration, and other water resources infrastructure.

WRDA 2024 includes many important provisions requested by Rep. Barragán for California’s 44th Congressional District, including $48 million funding authorization for multiple projects in South Gate, Carson, Lynwood, and Lakewood to support the installment and improvement of water supply infrastructure. The WRDA 2024 is the first necessary step to develop the following projects and secure appropriation of funding in the future: 

$5 million to remove PFAs contamination from an impacted water well in South Gate by installing a new treatment facility that will provide a clean drinking water supply.

$11 million to reduce reliance on imported water in Carson by expanding use of recycled water by 840,000 gallons per day to irrigate local parks.

$9.5 million to replace deteriorated sewer lines in Lakewood and Lynwood to prevent sewage backups and other potential problems in the local waste water systems.

$10.5 million to build a new water storage tank and pump station facility in Lynwood to increase reliability of groundwater supply.  

These water supply infrastructure projects can provide safe, clean water and improve flood and water management, while improving public health and bolstering climate resilience, particularly in underserved communities. The legislation now heads to the Senate, which is also working on a WRDA 2024 bill to negotiate with the House.

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