Rep. Ami Bera Secures $2.5 Million for Carmichael Water Infrastructure Project

CARMICHAEL, CA –– Today, Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) announced that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a $2.5 million federal grant to the Carmichael Water District to support the construction of the Ladera Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) Well Project.

The Ladera ASR Well is a new production and injection well that will allow the Carmichael Water District to capture and store excess surface water during wet years and recover it during dry periods. Once completed, the well will produce approximately 1,200 gallons per minute and have the capacity to inject about half that volume back into the aquifer for future use.

“Every community should be able to count on storing and managing its water supply for the long-term,” said Representative Bera.“This critical federal investment in the Ladera ASR Well will strengthen Carmichael’s long-term water supply, improve drought resiliency, and support the health and well-being of our families. I’m proud to have helped secure this funding and will continue fighting to make sure Sacramento County receives critical federal funding and support.”

“The Ladera ASR Well will be critical for our district,” said Ron Greenwood, President of the Carmichael Water District Board of Directors. “This funding will support our efforts to improve water reliability and resiliency for our customers. We sincerely appreciate Representative Bera’s support that has been essential to meet the needs of the communities we serve.”

This federal grant was secured by Congressman Bera through the FY 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act as a congressionally directed water infrastructure project. The funding is administered through the EPA’s State and Tribal Assistance Grant (STAG) Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, which supports vital drinking water infrastructure projects across the country.

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