Senator Harry Reid (D-NV) has introduced the Aging Water Infrastructure and Maintenance Act to the United States Senate. The bill aims to provide funding for review of western US canals, reservoirs and other key structures managed by the Bureau of Reclamation. Sen. Reid’s office release notes that the average age of BuRec’s projects is 50 years. Meaning: many updates may be needed to modernize the system and make it safe.

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