Today, Rep. Pete Aguilar announced that West Valley Water District will receive $1,482,757 in federal funding to bolster the Inland Empire’s clean water infrastructure.

The funding will go towards two new groundwater production wells, a storage tank, an emergency generator and additional clean water infrastructure to increase water supply in the Inland Empire, so that residents have reliable access to clean drinking water in case of emergencies or drought. These improvements will benefit over 100,000 residents in the region. 

“Access to clean water is not just a necessity, it’s a right,” Rep. Pete Aguilar said. “I was proud to join West Valley Water District to announce nearly $1.5 million in Community Project Funding to help build a more resilient and sustainable water system.”

“We are incredibly grateful to Congressman Aguilar for championing these significant initiatives that will help us safeguard the current and future water needs of our customers,” said West Valley Water District Board President Greg Young. “By investing in these critical projects, West Valley Water District remains dedicated to its core mission of providing sustainable and dependable water resources to the communities it serves.”

In January, Rep. Aguilar announced nearly $3 million for the Inland Empire Utilities Agency to modernize regional water supply, storage and delivery systems.

Rep. Aguilar also helped pass the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024 into law, which included over $17 million in federal investments for 15 local projects across the region Rep. Aguilar represents in Congress.