The Secretary, in cooperation with the appropriate State and local authorities, is authorized to participate in the design, planning, and construction of the City of Pasadena, California, reclaimed water project to obtain, store, and use reclaimed water in Pasadena and its service area, as well as neighboring communities.

The Federal share of the cost of a project described in subsection (a) of this section shall not exceed 25 percent of the total cost.

The Secretary shall not provide funds for the operation or maintenance of a project described in subsection (a) of this section.