SE Valley Times

The Chandler City Council has authorized the submission of a $3 million grant application to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to support the development of two new aquifer storage and recovery wells at Tumbleweed Park in Chandler, Arizona.

With backing from U.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema and U.S. Representative Greg Stanton, this grant application is eligible for Congressionally Directed Spending through the EPA’s Community Grants Program.

“We need to be proactive about investing in smart water infrastructure that meets Chandler residents’ needs while allowing businesses to grow sustainably. That’s why I was proud to work in partnership with Mayor Harke to secure $3 million in federal funding to bring this critical project to life, boosting Chandler’s resilience to drought while supporting Intel’s expansion in the East Valley,” said U.S. Rep. Greg Stanton.

The grant funds will help offset the anticipated $13.5 million cost to develop the two new well sites at the park.

The aquifer storage and recovery wells support Chandler’s reclaimed water distribution system. Reclaimed water is stored in the aquifer beneath the ground and accessed by wells when demands for reclaimed water are high.