CHULA VISTA, CA – Sweetwater Authority (Authority) secured $1,000,000 for the Sodium Hypochlorite Chlorination System Project in one of the federal appropriations legislations approved by Congress. The appropriation was submitted by U.S. Representative Juan Vargas (CA-52) as part of the FY2026 Community Project Funding requests.
This project would replace the current chlorination system at the Robert A. Perdue Treatment Plant with a safer sodium hypochlorite (industrial strength bleach) chlorination system. In addition, a sodium hypochlorite system would significantly enhance both employee and community safety.
“On behalf of the Governing Board, we want to express our sincerest gratitude to Representative Vargas for including our project in his Community Project Funding requests,” said Chair Ditas Yamane. “The Authority will continue to pursue all available state and federal funding opportunities for capital improvement projects to lessen the financial impact on our customers.”
The earmarked amount covers a significant portion of the total anticipated project cost, financially benefiting our customers. The Authority serves approximately 200,000 residents in West Chula Vista, National City, and Bonita – a service area that is primarily made up of historically disadvantaged communities.