Congress Proposes $5 Billion Settlement to Provide Drinking Water for Three Arizona Tribes
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The pipeline is designed to deliver potable water for domestic, commercial, municipal, and industrial uses across tribal communities. Small businesses on and near these reservations that have been constrained by unreliable water supplies would gain access to a dependable water source, enabling commercial growth in communities like Kayenta, Chinle, and across the Hopi mesas.
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Arizona lawmakers reintroduced the Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act, a $5.1 billion measure to secure water for the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, and San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe. The bill would fund a pipeline from Lake Powell and establish a tribal homeland.
A historic $5 billion settlement is nearing resolution, promising to bring running water to Navajo and Hopi communities. The act also sets aside over 5,000 acres to create a long-awaited reservation for the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe, ending their status as a landless nation.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025
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