Jacobs secured a $267 million contract from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. The contract is for the design and construction of the San Juan Lateral Water Treatment Plant. This plant is a crucial part of the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Initiative. The project aims to improve water access in northwest New Mexico.
Boosting Water Access for Navajo Nation
Historically, many Navajo Nation households relied on water hauling. The new plant will serve approximately 250,000 people. It will cover 43 chapters of the Navajo Nation. Jacobs will design a plant treating 18.8 million gallons daily. There is a potential to double this capacity in the future. Once fully operational, the facility aims to serve over 200,000 people. The project includes the San Juan Lateral distribution system, operations and maintenance.
Greg Fischer, Jacobs’ VP, highlighted the plant’s significance. “This plant is critical for enhancing living conditions,” he stated. “It will provide essential water for drinking, healthcare, education, and local businesses.” This project ensures efficient delivery of vital infrastructure.
Infrastructure and Water Diversion
The project will divert 37,761 acre-feet of water annually from the San Juan River Basin. Jacobs will construct two water treatment plants. Treated water will meet Safe Drinking Water Act standards. The distribution includes nearly 300 miles of pipelines. Nineteen pumping plants and multiple storage tanks will support the system. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law partially funds the project. The Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project aims to provide safe drinking water. It will serve Navajo communities in Gallup, New Mexico, and Window Rock, Arizona. The project is 70% complete. Initial water deliveries are expected by late 2028. Full completion is targeted for late 2029.
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