Wichita Project Equus Beds Division Authorization Act of 2005

This bill authorizes the Department of the Interior to provide federal funding and technical assistance for a major water project in Wichita, Kansas, known as the Equus Beds Division. The project is designed to recharge and recover water from the Equus Beds Aquifer to ensure a reliable long-term water supply for the region.

For local residents, the bill aims to improve water security by protecting the aquifer from depletion and saltwater intrusion. While the federal government would assist with the initial implementation and design, the City of Wichita would remain responsible for all ongoing costs related to the operation and maintenance of the system.