R26AP00015
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
AWARD PURPOSE:
ON BEHALF OF THE LUMMI NATION, LUMMI TRIBAL SEWER AND WATER DISTRICT (LTSWD) WILL COMPLETE VITAL PLANNING AND DESIGN TASKS TO SECURE DOMESTIC WATER SUPPLY FOR RESIDENTS OF THE LUMMI RESERVATION IN NORTHWEST WASHINGTON. THE LTSWD SERVES APPROXIMATELY 3,100 PEOPLE THROUGH RESIDENTIAL WATER SERVICE AND MORE THAN 5,000 PEOPLE THROUGH CONNECTIONS WITH COMMUNAL BENEFITS. THEIR COMPLEX WATER SYSTEM RELIES ON NEARLY A DOZEN WELLS, TWO PRECIOUS AND LIMITED GROUNDWATER AQUIFERS, AND AN EXPENSIVE CONNECTION TO PURCHASE OFF-RESERVATION WATER FROM THE CITY OF BELLINGHAM.
ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED:
THE LTSWD WILL COMPLETE A FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR AN ALTERNATIVE WATER SOURCE, PREPARE PLANS AND DESIGNS FOR THE ANTICIPATED WATER TREATMENT PLANT, AND COMPLETE ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE AND PERMITTING TO PREPARE FOR FUTURE CONSTRUCTION. THE LTSWD WILL COMPLETE A FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR ALTERNATIVE ARSENIC TREATMENT OPTIONS, DEVELOP PLANS AND DESIGNS, AND COMPLETE ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE AND PERMITTING TO PREPARE FOR FUTURE CONSTRUCTION. THE LTSWD WILL ALSO COMPLETE A SALTWATER INTRUSION RISK STUDY AND SALTWATER INTRUSION RISK MANAGEMENT PLAN.
EXPECTED DELIVERABLES OR OUTCOMES:
THIS PROJECT WILL TACKLE THREE COMPLEMENTARY PRIORITIES: 1) INCREASING WATER SUPPLY WITH AN ALTERNATIVE SOURCE, 2) ARSENIC TREATMENT UPGRADES, AND 3) SALTWATER INTRUSION RISK MANAGEMENT.
INTENDED BENEFICIARIES:
THIS PROJECT WILL HELP PROVIDE LUMMI HOUSEHOLDS AND COMMUNITIES WITH A WATER SUPPLY THAT:
? ENSURES ADEQUATE VOLUME AND PRESSURE FOR THE NEEDS OF FAMILIES, SCHOOLS, AND OTHER COMMUNITY FACILITIES.
? PROVIDES ADEQUATE WATER FOR SYSTEM MAINTENANCE.
? IS RELIABLE OVER THE LONG TERM WITHOUT RISK OF DEPLETION.
? IS PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY SALTWATER INTRUSION.
? CONTAINS SAFE LEVELS OF ARSENIC WITHOUT RISK OF FAILURE.
? IS AFFORDABLE FOR TRIBAL MEMBERS.
SUPPORTS TRIBAL SOVEREIGNTY AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY
SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES (IF KNOWN OR SPECIFIED AT TIME OF AWARD):
N/A
ON BEHALF OF THE LUMMI NATION, LUMMI TRIBAL SEWER AND WATER DISTRICT (LTSWD) WILL COMPLETE VITAL PLANNING AND DESIGN TASKS TO SECURE DOMESTIC WATER SUPPLY FOR RESIDENTS OF THE LUMMI RESERVATION IN NORTHWEST WASHINGTON. THE LTSWD SERVES APPROXIMATELY 3,100 PEOPLE THROUGH RESIDENTIAL WATER SERVICE AND MORE THAN 5,000 PEOPLE THROUGH CONNECTIONS WITH COMMUNAL BENEFITS. THEIR COMPLEX WATER SYSTEM RELIES ON NEARLY A DOZEN WELLS, TWO PRECIOUS AND LIMITED GROUNDWATER AQUIFERS, AND AN EXPENSIVE CONNECTION TO PURCHASE OFF-RESERVATION WATER FROM THE CITY OF BELLINGHAM.
ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED:
THE LTSWD WILL COMPLETE A FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR AN ALTERNATIVE WATER SOURCE, PREPARE PLANS AND DESIGNS FOR THE ANTICIPATED WATER TREATMENT PLANT, AND COMPLETE ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE AND PERMITTING TO PREPARE FOR FUTURE CONSTRUCTION. THE LTSWD WILL COMPLETE A FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR ALTERNATIVE ARSENIC TREATMENT OPTIONS, DEVELOP PLANS AND DESIGNS, AND COMPLETE ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE AND PERMITTING TO PREPARE FOR FUTURE CONSTRUCTION. THE LTSWD WILL ALSO COMPLETE A SALTWATER INTRUSION RISK STUDY AND SALTWATER INTRUSION RISK MANAGEMENT PLAN.
EXPECTED DELIVERABLES OR OUTCOMES:
THIS PROJECT WILL TACKLE THREE COMPLEMENTARY PRIORITIES: 1) INCREASING WATER SUPPLY WITH AN ALTERNATIVE SOURCE, 2) ARSENIC TREATMENT UPGRADES, AND 3) SALTWATER INTRUSION RISK MANAGEMENT.
INTENDED BENEFICIARIES:
THIS PROJECT WILL HELP PROVIDE LUMMI HOUSEHOLDS AND COMMUNITIES WITH A WATER SUPPLY THAT:
? ENSURES ADEQUATE VOLUME AND PRESSURE FOR THE NEEDS OF FAMILIES, SCHOOLS, AND OTHER COMMUNITY FACILITIES.
? PROVIDES ADEQUATE WATER FOR SYSTEM MAINTENANCE.
? IS RELIABLE OVER THE LONG TERM WITHOUT RISK OF DEPLETION.
? IS PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY SALTWATER INTRUSION.
? CONTAINS SAFE LEVELS OF ARSENIC WITHOUT RISK OF FAILURE.
? IS AFFORDABLE FOR TRIBAL MEMBERS.
SUPPORTS TRIBAL SOVEREIGNTY AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY
SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES (IF KNOWN OR SPECIFIED AT TIME OF AWARD):
N/A
Awardee
Funding Goals
IMPROVE DOMESTIC WATER SUPPLY
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Washington
United States
Geographic Scope
State-Wide
Related Opportunity
R-R-DO-25-017
Lummi Indian Business Council was awarded
Water Supply Enhancement Grant for Lummi Nation Reservation
Project Grant R26AP00015
worth $3,410,000
from the Bureau of Reclamation in December 2025 with work to be completed primarily in Washington United States.
The grant
has a duration of 1 year 4 months and
was awarded through assistance program 15.577 Domestic Water Supply Projects.
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 12/16/25
Period of Performance
12/8/25
Start Date
4/30/27
End Date
Funding Split
$3.4M
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$3.4M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
R26AP00015
SAI Number
None
Award ID URI
None
Awardee Classifications
Indian/Native American Tribal Government (Federally-Recognized)
Awarding Office
140R10 PACIFIC NW REGION PN 6615
Funding Office
140R81 DENVER FED CENTER
Awardee UEI
RUBHMLAX18Q4
Awardee CAGE
9A5M8
Performance District
WA-02
Senators
Maria Cantwell
Patty Murray
Patty Murray
Modified: 12/16/25