Dakota Water Resources Act Amendments of 2024

This bill authorizes specific funding to complete water infrastructure projects in North Dakota, primarily benefiting tribal communities and rural water districts. It allocates $120 million for the Northwest Area Water Treatment Plant, $454 million for the McClusky Canal project, $50 million for the Southwest Pipeline, and $63 million for rural distribution upgrades, plus $743 million for tribal water systems (including $275 million for the Three Affiliated Tribes and $118 million for Spirit Lake). Funding is indexed to adjust for construction cost changes, and transfers between projects are permitted within 50% limits. The bill directly affects North Dakota’s tribal reservations and rural communities by advancing long-planned water supply projects.