REP. MIKE THOMPSON CO-AUTHORS LEGISLATION FOR YOUNTVILLE RECYCLED WATER SYSTEM EXPANSION
February 10, 2012
Legislation will create jobs, reduce demand on water resources
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) has co-authored legislation that would authorize $1.1 million in federal funds for the Town of Yountville to expand the water recycling facility. The legislation, HR 3910, would expand the Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Coalition (BARWC), allowing local water agencies to partner with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to build water recycling facility pipelines and associated infrastructure. The Yountville water recycling system is part of the BARWC.
“Expanding Yountville's water recycling system will lessen demand for imported water and reduce wastewater flows to the Napa River, all while supporting up to 130 regional jobs,” said Thompson. “This project helps our environment, it helps our communities, and it helps our local economy. These are the smart investments we need to keep making as our economy continues to recover.”
“As a small wastewater utility system with only 800 customers, the Town is extremely appreciative of the opportunity to partner with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to help us fund an environmentally sustainable and reliable source of water for our local vineyards that produce some of the finest wines in the world. We also are thankful for the assistance Congressman Thompson and his team has given us toward this effort," said Mayor John F. Dunbar.
The Yountville recycled water project will expand the existing recycled water system that supplies irrigation water to vineyards the Napa Valley. The project will lessen the dependence on imported Sacramento River Delta water, local surface water and groundwater basins. The project will also help reduce wastewater discharged into the Napa River which can negatively impact the habitat of local endangered species.
BARWC is a partnership of San Francisco Bay Area water recycling agencies. It is proactively pursuing highly leveraged, locally managed projects that will help ensure the security of water supplies in the Bay-Delta region. To date, projects completed by coalition members have resulted in more than 22,000 acre-feet of recycled water being supplied to Bay Area communities and businesses - equal to the annual water used by 66,000 single family homes.
Once completed, the Yountville water recycling system will yield an estimated 115 acre-feet of recycled water for vineyards in the heart of the Napa Valley.
HR 3910, the Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program Expansion Act of 2011, was introduced on February 6, 2012 and has been referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Congressman Mike Thompson is proud to represent California's 1st Congressional District, which includes the Counties of Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino, Sonoma, Napa, and Yolo. He is a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Rep. Thompson is also a member of the fiscally conservative Blue Dog Coalition and sits on the bipartisan, bicameral Congressional Wine Caucus.
“Expanding Yountville's water recycling system will lessen demand for imported water and reduce wastewater flows to the Napa River, all while supporting up to 130 regional jobs,” said Thompson. “This project helps our environment, it helps our communities, and it helps our local economy. These are the smart investments we need to keep making as our economy continues to recover.”
“As a small wastewater utility system with only 800 customers, the Town is extremely appreciative of the opportunity to partner with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to help us fund an environmentally sustainable and reliable source of water for our local vineyards that produce some of the finest wines in the world. We also are thankful for the assistance Congressman Thompson and his team has given us toward this effort," said Mayor John F. Dunbar.
The Yountville recycled water project will expand the existing recycled water system that supplies irrigation water to vineyards the Napa Valley. The project will lessen the dependence on imported Sacramento River Delta water, local surface water and groundwater basins. The project will also help reduce wastewater discharged into the Napa River which can negatively impact the habitat of local endangered species.
BARWC is a partnership of San Francisco Bay Area water recycling agencies. It is proactively pursuing highly leveraged, locally managed projects that will help ensure the security of water supplies in the Bay-Delta region. To date, projects completed by coalition members have resulted in more than 22,000 acre-feet of recycled water being supplied to Bay Area communities and businesses - equal to the annual water used by 66,000 single family homes.
Once completed, the Yountville water recycling system will yield an estimated 115 acre-feet of recycled water for vineyards in the heart of the Napa Valley.
HR 3910, the Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program Expansion Act of 2011, was introduced on February 6, 2012 and has been referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Congressman Mike Thompson is proud to represent California's 1st Congressional District, which includes the Counties of Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino, Sonoma, Napa, and Yolo. He is a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Rep. Thompson is also a member of the fiscally conservative Blue Dog Coalition and sits on the bipartisan, bicameral Congressional Wine Caucus.
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Issues:Jobs & Economy