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Jacobs Reinforces Historic Water Operations and Maintenance Presence in Western US
HOPI RESERVATION, NORTHEASTERN ARIZONA, JUL 22 – The Hopi Tribe must maintain compliance with federal water safety rules despite funding shortfalls and potential penalties, while Congress considers a $5 billion settlement for infrastructure support.
- On July 22, 2025, Jacobs secured multiple operations and maintenance contracts across the Western U.S., reinforcing its leadership in water services.
- This expansion follows growing regional challenges in water infrastructure, including compliance issues faced by the Hopi Tribe and related federal legislation.
- The Hopi Utilities Corporation, established in 2017, manages systems like the Hopi Arsenic Mitigation Project that provides treated water powered now by solar energy.
- Hopi Chairman Nuvangyaoma emphasized that while progress has been made in expanding water infrastructure, continued stable funding is essential to ensure water reaches the communities that need it.
- Jacobs’ contract awards support resilient water infrastructure amid tightening regulations and climate challenges, while tribal leaders expect legislative settlements to boost economic development.
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