South Orange County Wastewater Authority Awards Financial Services Contract to U.s. Bureau of Reclamation (August 2026)

The Metropolitan Water District board approved an agreement with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation under which the Bureau will pay up to $65 million for up to 200,000 acre-feet of Colorado River water left in Lake Mead through 2028. The deal supports California’s broader commitment to reduce its Colorado River use by approximately 12%.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

Up to $65 million ($325 per acre-foot for up to 200,000 acre-feet)

Contract type

FINANCIAL_SERVICES

Contract term

Through 2028

Renewal date

2028-12-31

Renewal

Agreement runs through 2028 as part of California's interim Colorado River conservation plan; no explicit renewal options are described.

Document type

Report

Source document

South Orange County Wastewater Authority Government Affairs Report 2026-08-10

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the financial services contract by South Orange County Wastewater Authority?

U.s. Bureau of Reclamation was awarded this financial services contract by South Orange County Wastewater Authority, as recorded on August 10, 2026. The contract value is Up to $65 million ($325 per acre-foot for up to 200,000 acre-feet).

How much is the U.s. Bureau of Reclamation contract with South Orange County Wastewater Authority worth?

The U.s. Bureau of Reclamation contract with South Orange County Wastewater Authority is valued at Up to $65 million ($325 per acre-foot for up to 200,000 acre-feet), covering financial services work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Financial Services contract, documented as a report record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in South Orange County Wastewater Authority Government Affairs Report 2026-08-10 (Report), dated August 10, 2026 from South Orange County Wastewater Authority. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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