Washington, D.C. – Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) announced that they helped deliver more than $5 million to improve water infrastructure for three Tribal communities in Nevada. This investment comes from a new program established by the Inflation Reduction Act, which Senators Cortez Masto and Rosen helped pass.
“Access to clean, safe drinking water is essential for every community, and that’s no different for Tribes across Nevada,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “I’m proud to have secured this investment to help Tribes upgrade their water infrastructure, and I look forward to continuing to see Tribal Nations reap the benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act.”
“Ensuring Nevadans have access to safe, clean drinking water is critical,” said Senator Rosen. “This funding will help support Tribal communities’ water infrastructure and improve their access to reliable drinking water. I’ll keep working to deliver resources to all Nevadans so they can continue to thrive.”
The funding is being distributed across three Tribal Nations in Nevada. The Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe will receive $3,793,340 to enhance their water distribution and treatment system with upgrades that will increase reliability and address capacity issues. The Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation will receive $1,541,085 to extend waterlines to 88 households that currently rely on shallow, privately-owned wells. The Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe will receive $30,000 to upgrade their water infrastructure to more effectively prevent contamination.
Senators Cortez Masto and Rosen have been leaders in the Senate supporting investments in clean water infrastructure in Indian Country. Last fall, they announced nearly $40 million in funding for drinking water and water infrastructure projects in Nevada, including for Tribes. They also helped pass the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act, which will continue to make historic investments in water and wastewater infrastructure improvements for Tribes across the country.
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