Aamodt Rural Water
Phase 1 Area, Phase 3 Distribution Lines
Distribution Lines
REQUEST: $12,343,632
Public Works/Utilities
ICIP# 40488 LCS ID# 3845
What is this Project?
The Pojoaque Basin Regional Water System (PBRWS) is the signature feature of the Aamodt water rights settlement. The PBRWS:
- is a joint project between Santa Fe County, the State of New Mexico, the U.S. Department of Interior, and the Pueblos of Nambe, Pojoaque, San Ildefonso, and Tesuque;
- will result in a new regional water system capable of diverting, treating, and distributing up to 2,500 acre-feet of reliable drinking water to the 4 Pueblos and Santa Fe County; and
- will benefit the Pojoaque Basin and entire area served by the Santa Fe County Utility, providing the water needed for the development necessary to make housing affordable.
This request will help fund distribution lines in the PBRWS, helping to ensure that critical masses of customers who want service in the Pojoaque Basin are able to receive it along with the fire protection it brings.
Why is this Project Needed?
To provide quality potable water and fire protection for additional customers in the Pojoaque Basin.
What Funding Will this Request Leverage?
- Federal $404.9 million
- State $100.0 million
- County $17.4 million +$4.83 million for system upsizing
- County Deferred $24.0 million
- Total $551.13 million
- These are from 611(g) agreement and subject to current indexing for FY2025. Requested funding would go toward the County Deferred portion consisting of Phase 3 distribution lines.
What Will Requested Funding Accomplish?
Distribution lines within the Phase 1 Area in the Pojoaque Basin. Funding now will allow lines to be constructed in conjunction with the rest of the PBRWS lines, reducing mobilization costs and providing service to more customers sooner.
