Colorado River Basin Water Security and Infrastructure Act

(a) In general. A project shall be eligible for financial assistance under this title if the project—

(1) augments the water supply of the Colorado River or its tributaries;

(2) increases the reliable supply of water available for municipal, industrial, agricultural, or other beneficial use in a Colorado River Basin State;

(3) develops, expands, or rehabilitates water storage or conveyance infrastructure;

(4) develops or expands desalination, water recycling, advanced water treatment, aquifer recharge, or other water supply infrastructure;

(5) removes, controls, or replaces invasive or non-native vegetation, including saltcedar (Tamarix spp.), in a manner that is expected to reduce evapotranspiration, increase water salvage, improve water delivery, or increase the reliable supply of water available for beneficial use;

(6) develops infrastructure necessary to deliver augmented water to users; or

(7) is otherwise determined by the Secretary to provide a measurable increase in the reliable water supply available to a Colorado River Basin State.

(b) Infrastructure. An eligible project may include—

(1) a reservoir or other storage facility;

(2) a pipeline, canal, aqueduct, or other conveyance facility;

(3) a desalination facility;

(4) a water recycling or advanced treatment facility;

(5) an aquifer recharge facility;

(6) a water treatment or distribution facility;

(7) electrical generation or transmission infrastructure necessary to operate an eligible water supply project; and

(8) related and incidental works.