City, Rep. Chu Celebrate Nearly $1 Million in Federal Funding for New Groundwater Treatment Facility

Mayor Victor M. Gordo of Pasadena joined U.S. Representative Judy Chu (CA-28) for a ceremonial check presentation at the site of the future Sunset Complex Project Groundwater Treatment Facility. The check symbolized $959,752 in federal funding secured by Rep. Chu for the facility through the Community Project Funding program in Congress.

“We’ve all experienced the climate crisis firsthand with back-to-back seasons of unprecedented winter storms, following years of historic drought, heatwaves, and wildfires across our region,” said Rep. Chu at the ceremony hosted by Pasadena Water and Power. “Thankfully, the City of Pasadena is rising to meet the challenge of managing, planning, and investing in our water systems to ensure long-term water security and climate resiliency. Through the Community Project Funding program in Congress, I secured $959,752 for the Sunset Complex Groundwater Treatment Facility.”

The Sunset Complex Project was identified by Pasadena Water and Power in its Water System and Resources Plan, which serves as Pasadena’s roadmap for long-term capital and water resource planning. The plan addresses aging infrastructure, future water demand, existing water resources, and opportunities for new water supplies in order to bring more reliability and resilience to the city’s water delivery system. The project includes the future groundwater treatment facility, groundwater well improvements, and the replacement of two reservoirs.

“Pasadena’s local water infrastructure is vital to residents, businesses, and visitors,” said Mayor Gordo, emphasizing the importance of the partnership with Rep. Chu on such projects. Pasadena Water and Power Acting General Manager David Reyes also made remarks at the ceremony.

Following the check presentation, Rep. Chu and other attendees toured one of the reservoirs that will be replaced as part of the Sunset Complex Project. The nearly $1 million in federal funding marks a significant step forward for the project and Pasadena’s broader efforts to safeguard its water resources in the face of climate change. By investing in its water systems, the city aims to ensure a sustainable and resilient water supply for its communities well into the future.

For more information about the Sunset Complex Project, residents can visit PWPweb.com/SunsetComplex.