PHOENIX, Sept. 29, 2025 – USDA Rural Development Arizona State Director Lori Urban today announced the agency is investing $68,619,000 in loan and grant funds to the Navajo Tribal Utility Authority to improve the wastewater treatment facility in Tuba City.
“Thousands of Arizona families will benefit from this project. We are proud to partner with the Navajo Tribal Utility Authority to ensure this community has a safe wastewater treatment facility and can prevent further contamination of the area,” said Urban.
USDA is investing $6,861,000 in a grant and $61,758,000 in a loan to make critical infrastructure improvements in Tuba City, a community of about 8,800 people. This project with Navajo Tribal Utility Authority will replace the city’s aging treatment plant, ensuring wastewater services comply with safety regulations and support the growing needs of the city.
This project is funded through USDA Rural Development’s Water and Environmental Programs, which focus on rural water and waste infrastructure needs of rural communities with populations of 10,000 or less.
USDA Rural Development invests in our communities with programs to promote rural prosperity. Our programs expand access to high-speed internet, electricity, and transportation infrastructure, and support economic growth, healthcare, education, housing, and other community essentials. Discover more investment details and historical data in the Rural Data Gateway and learn more about the agency at www.rd.usda.gov.
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