The San Juan Lateral Water Treatment Plant (SJLWTP) is a new water treatment plant, commissioned by the Bureau of Reclamation, that will treat water to be distributed by the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply pipeline to communities in the Navajo Nation and to the City of Gallup.
Blessing and groundbreaking ceremony milestone for navajo gallup water supply project
A significant step towards bringing clean and reliable water to the Navajo communities in northwest New Mexico, Gallup, New Mexico, and Window Rock, Arizona, was celebrated on April 16, 2025, with a Navajo blessing ceremony and groundbreaking event for the San Juan Lateral Water Treatment Plant. This vital facility is the largest and most crucial component of the ongoing Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project.
Construction Schedule:
Construction Groundbreaking: April 1, 2025
Construction Complete: December 24, 2028
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Construction Complete
As of August 2025, the project completion date is December 24, 2028.
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Team Members
Jacobs, plus our team members Archer Western, Corbins, and MBA, will employ approximately 300 craft workers across multiple trades over the duration of the project.