Congresswoman Torres Announces Federal Funding for Inland Empire Water Resource Development

Congresswoman Torres Announces Federal Funding for Inland Empire Water Resource Development

Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee which oversees all federal funding, announced that the Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA), a water supply agency, will receive $87, 973 in grant funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support the transition to ammonia-based controls, which is more cost-effective and efficient in reducing harmful emissions, improving air quality, and helping industries comply with environmental regulations. This grant award is part of the Department of Energy Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains (MESC) grant program and will help the agency make improvements at their facilities to save energy, lower costs, and strengthen our domestic manufacturing sector.?

"Inland Empire residents, like all Americans, deserve clean, safe, and reliable water sources," said Congresswoman Norma Torres. "That's why I'm proud to have secured federal funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support the Inland Empire Utilities Agency implement the necessary infrastructure improvements vital to the well-being and safety of the Inland Empire. These funds will support the transition to a more affordable and effective solution for reducing emissions and improving air quality, leading to better community health and environmental protection. I will continue fighting to ensure the government addresses the most pressing needs of our constituents."

"We are honored to receive this grant from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Industrial Training & Assessment Centers Program. This funding will enable the Inland Empire Utilities Agency to implement ammonia-based controls at our Carbon Canyon Water Recycling Facility, lowering our energy bills and enhancing our operations. This project will help us improve our efficiency and sustainability, ultimately benefiting our community. We look forward to partnering with the Department of Energy on this unique and important project," said Marco Tule, President, Inland Empire Utilities Agency Board of Directors.
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Congresswoman Torres is a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, where she secured over 12 million dollars for community project funding to protect water infrastructure. She also introduced the Removing Nitrate and Arsenic in Drinking Water Act to allocate grant funding for the reduction of nitrate and arsenic contamination.

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