John Sarbanes: “The purpose of H.R. 1725, as introduced by our colleague from California (Mrs. Bono), is to amend the Reclamation…”

“The purpose of H.R. 1725, as introduced by our colleague from California (Mrs. Bono), is to amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in an important water supply project for Southern Riverside County in California. H.R. 1725 authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, in cooperation with the Rancho California Water District, to participate in the design, planning and construction of permanent facilities for water recycling, demineralization, desalination and distribution of non-potable water supplies in Southern Riverside County. When completed, the project will significantly enhance scarce water resources in Rancho California by quadrupling recycled water supplies. H.R. 1725 seeks to help communities in Southern Riverside County as they try to drought-proof their water supplies. I urge my colleagues to join me in supporting H.R. 1725.”