Jacobs selected to design $267 million water plant for Navajo-Gallup project in New Mexico

(UI) — Jacobs has been awarded the contract to design and build the San Juan Lateral Water Treatment Plant in northwest New Mexico, a key component of the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project.

The $267 million plant will provide critical water infrastructure to Navajo Nation households, many of which still rely on hauling water to meet daily needs.

Once completed, the plant will treat up to 18.8 million gallons of water per day, with the capacity to double in the future. It will serve around 250,000 people in 43 Navajo chapters, providing water not only for homes but also for businesses, healthcare, schools, and other essential services.

"Critical to improving the living conditions for Navajo communities, in addition to basic drinking water, this plant will provide water for commercial and retail businesses, health care, schools, and other facilities," said Greg Fischer, Jacobs Vice President of Design-Build and Operations Management.

In addition to the water treatment plant, the project includes the commissioning of the San Juan Lateral distribution system and ongoing operations and maintenance. The water supply will be delivered through nearly 300 miles of pipeline, 19 pumping plants, and multiple storage tanks, diverting 37,761 acre-feet of water annually from the San Juan River Basin.

The Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project, 70% complete, is funded in part by the Indian Water Rights Settlement Completion Fund through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Initial water deliveries are expected in 2028, with final completion set for 2029.

"We are extremely pleased to award this contract to Jacobs," said Bart Deming, Construction Engineer/Manager at Reclamation’s Four Corners Construction Office. "Their consistent quality of work, reliability, and proactive approach make them an invaluable partner."

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