; and (ii) is otherwise eligible for assistance under this section. (C) A new water infrastructure facility project, including— (i) a water conduit, pipeline, or canal; and (ii) pumping, power, and associated facilities. (D) A project for enhanced energy efficiency in the operation of a water system. (E) A project for accelerated repair and replacement of all, or a portion, of an aging water distribution facility. (F) A brackish or sea water desalination project. (G) Acquisition of real property or an interest in real property for water storage, reclaimed or recycled water, or wastewater, if the acquisition is integral to a project described in subparagraphs (A) through (F). (H) A project to deliver water to wildlife refuges. (I) A combination of projects, each of which is eligible under subparagraphs (A) through (H), for which an eligible entity submits a single application. (2) Activities eligible for assistance For the purposes of this section, an eligible activity with respect to an eligible project under paragraph (1) includes the cost of— (A) development-phase activities, including planning, feasibility analysis, revenue forecasting, environmental review, permitting, transaction costs, preliminary engineering and design work, and other preconstruction activities; (B) construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, and replacement activities; (C) the acquisition of real property (including water rights, land relating to the project, and improvements to land), environmental mitigation, construction contingencies, and acquisition of equipment; (D) capitalized interest necessary to meet market requirements, reasonably required reserve funds, capital issuance expenses, and other carrying costs during construction; (E) refinancing interim construction funding, long-term project obligations, or a secured loan, loan guarantee, or other credit enhancement made under this section