Water Utility Authority Board Meeting - August 19, 2026

The Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority held a board meeting on August 19, 2026, focusing heavily on procurement and capital improvement projects. Key procurement actions included approval of multiple loan and grant agreements totaling millions of dollars for water infrastructure projects such as the AMI phase five, aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) expansions, and non-potable water reuse treatment plants. The board approved contracts for construction projects, including the ASR 2 and 3 project at the Chappelle site with TLC/Speard, and a contract with New Mexico Underground Utilities for the Taharas RRPS reuse reservoir and pump station. Additionally, a four-year $2 million contract was awarded to local advertising agency K2MD for media buying and communication services to support water conservation campaigns. The meeting also covered funding increases for the Albuquerque Biopark minnow refuge and updates on the Bosque Water Reclamation Facility project, a $300 million greenfield project aimed at enhancing water reuse and drought resiliency. Several motions passed unanimously, reflecting a strong focus on advancing water infrastructure and public outreach initiatives through strategic procurement and funding allocations.