2018 Small-Scale Water Efficiency Projects 

Arizona 

City of Avondale, Avondale Well Booster Station Meter Project 

Reclamation Funding: $75,000 Total Project Cost: $198,340 

The City of Avondale will update two water treatment/booster station wells within the system and connect 

them to the city's current supervisory control and data acquisition system. The project will help the city 

better manage water supplies. 

Cortaro Water Users Association, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Project 

Reclamation Funding: $21,500 Total Project Cost: $43,050 

The Cortaro Water Users Association in Marana, Arizona in conjunction with the Cortaro-Marana 

Irrigation District, will install supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) technology along with the 

necessary hardware on two wells within the district’s system. The SCADA technology will provide more 

accurate, real-time water data to the district and water users. 

Mohave Valley Irrigation and Drainage District, Discharge Pipe Replacement Project 

Reclamation Funding: $50,000 Total Project Cost: $100,000 

The Mohave Valley Irrigation and Drainage District in northwest Arizona will upgrade 20 corroded well 

discharge lines from steel to polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe. This project is identified in the district’s 2014 

Water Conservation Plan. 

North Gila Valley Irrigation and Drainage District, McPherson Lateral Lining Phase III 

Reclamation Funding: $43,044 Total Project Cost: $86,088 

The North Gila Valley Irrigation and Drainage District, located in southwest Arizona and headquartered in 

Yuma, Arizona, will line nearly 1,500 feet of the McPherson Lateral Canal. This is the third and final 

phase of this project, which will result in decreased seepage and enhanced water delivery efficiency, as 

well as improved safety by reducing risk of lateral failure typically caused by gopher holes. This project is 

aligned with the district’s Water Conservation Plan, which promotes efficiencies in water measurement and 

ordering. 

Oak Creek Water Company, Meter Upgrade Replacement Program 

Reclamation Funding: $74,500 Total Project Cost: $149,008 

The Oak Creek Water Company, located in Sedona, Arizona, will replace 348 inaccurate water meters with 

new electronic smart meters to mitigate water losses in its distribution system. This project will expedite 

the Company’s Capital Improvement Plan, which calls for the replacement of all district meters in three 

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Unit B Irrigation and Drainage District, Pipeline Project B8 Lateral 

Reclamation Funding: $75,000 Total Project Cost: $150,000 

The Unit B Irrigation and Drainage District, located in Somerton, Arizona, will replace two parallel 18-inch 

concrete pipelines with one 30-inch polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipeline. This will allow the District to 

deliver water to farmers at a higher flow than is presently possible, which will in turn improve irrigation 

capabilities. In addition, this project will increase the efficiency of the system, as the improvement from 

concrete to PVC piping will lead to decreased friction within the pipe. 

California 

Bard Water District, New Gate Installation in the Cocopah Canal 

Reclamation Funding: $33,241 Total Project Cost: $66,482 

The Bard Water District in Winterhaven, California, will install an overshot gate and check structure in the 

Cocopah Canal. The project will increase the efficiency of the water delivery system, decrease water loss, 

and improve the safety of the canal. This project supports elements of the district's Reservation 

Improvement Project Plan. 

City of Big Bear Lake, Water System Facilities Automation Project Phase II 

Reclamation Funding: $75,000 Total Project Cost: $150,197 

The City of Big Bear Lake in southern California will upgrade four existing pumping plant controls with 

new variable frequency drive units and water meters, upgrade telemetry components, install three new 

production well meters, upgrade six other production well meters by adding supervisory control and data 

acquisition and radio read connections, and upgrade its main base SCADA server. These improvements 

will allow the city to more accurately control and monitor water use and fluctuations. The upgrades will 

also improve reporting and alarm abilities, and allow for faster responses to problems and emergencies, 

preventing further water loss. This project aligns with goals in the city’s five-year Capital Improvement 

Plan. 

City of Orland, Installation of City Park Water Meters 

Reclamation Funding: $75,000 Total Project Cost: $138,558 

The City of Orland in northern California will install twelve water metering devices in six of the city’s 

municipal parks, and other landscaped areas increasing irrigation efficiency. This project is a priority 

identified in the city’s 2014 Water Shortage Contingency and Conservation Plan. 

Durham Irrigation District, Water System Infrastructure Efficiency Project Phase I 

Reclamation Funding: $75,000 Total Project Cost: $156,640 

The Durham Irrigation District, located near the City of Chico, California, will install SCADA and 

metering on three domestic water supply wells, along with 42 automatic meter read service connection 

meters. This project will facilitate accurate measurement of water use, minimize operational costs, provide 

data-driven estimates of system losses, and help the district accurately prioritize future infrastructure 

projects. The project is aligned with the district’s 2018 Capital Improvement Plan and several county-wide 

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Eastern Municipal Water District, Residential Irrigation Efficiency Project 

Reclamation Funding: $60,000 Total Project Cost: $120,000 

The Eastern Municipal Water District in Riverside County, California, will install high-efficiency irrigation 

equipment for 50 single family customers. The project is supported by the district’s 2015 Water Efficiency 

Master Plan. 

Lindmore Irrigation District, 93.2E Plant Modernization Project 

Reclamation Funding: $75,000 Total Project Cost: $197,000 

The Lindmore Irrigation District in Lindsay, California, will install a variable flow device on two of eight 

pumps within the district’s system, install soft start devices on the remaining six pumps, and add a SCADA 

system to manage the pumps. The project will allow the district to maintain control and flexibility of the 

system. This project supports goals identified in the district’s 2015 Agricultural Water Management Plan. 

North Kern Water Storage District, Automation and Evapotranspiration Measurement 

Improvement Project 

Reclamation Funding: $75,000 Total Project Cost: $168,342 

The North Kern Water Storage District in Bakersfield, California, will install SCADA software, which will 

interface with previously installed on-site SCADA equipment, and two evapotranspiration measurement 

stations in the service area. The project is supported by the district's 2015 Agricultural Water Management 

Plan. 

North San Joaquin Water Conservation District, South System Branch Automation Project 

Reclamation Funding: $75,000 Total Project Cost: $155,000 

The North San Joaquin Water Conservation District, located in central California, will install two remotely 

monitored and controlled valves, along with meters and telemetry equipment, at a junction between the east 

and west branches of its South System pipeline. This project will allow the district to match diversion rates 

to real-time system demands. These improvements will reduce operational losses and increase efficiency. 

Improvements to the South System were prioritized in the 2015 Mokelumne Watershed Interregional 

Sustainability Evaluation Program, as well as the 2014 Eastern San Joaquin Integrated Regional Water 

Management Plan. 

North San Joaquin Water Conservation District, South System Master Control Project 

Reclamation Funding: $75,000 Total Project Cost: $153,400 

The North San Joaquin Water Conservation District, located in central California, will install master 

control center equipment and software, as well as a remotely monitored real-time water meter at the end of 

its South System Pipeline. This will allow the district to better control and measure surface water 

deliveries within its distribution system, increasing the availability of surface water and advancing the 

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North Yuba Water District, Dobbins Oregon House Canal Improvement Project Phase I 

Reclamation Funding: $75,000 Total Project Cost: $199,994 

The North Yuba Water District, located in Brownsville, California, will convert 2,640 feet of the open 

Dobbins Oregon House Canal to a 24-inch closed pipe system. This project will reduce water loss due to 

seepage and canal overflows, and reduce maintenance costs. This project will also increase water delivery 

efficiency. The district has identified canal infrastructure upgrades as its highest priority for long-term 

sustainability of resources, and aligns with ongoing district and county-wide planning efforts. 

Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency, Real-Time Water Use Data Acquisition for the Coastal 

Distribution System 

Reclamation Funding: $75,000 Total Project Cost: $169,016 

The Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency in central California will install remote telemetry equipment 

at metered turnouts on the Coastal Distribution System. The project will allow the agency to acquire realtime water use data to improve water conservation and detect and stop large leaks. The project is supported 

by elements in the agency’s 2010 Basin Management Plan. 

Placer County Water Agency, Installation of Automated Canal Headgates to Increase Operational 

Efficiency 

Reclamation Funding: $75,000 Total Project Cost: $197,368 

The Placer County Water Agency in northern California will install automated headgates at five branch 

canals. The headgates will have flow meters attached and will be incorporated into an existing supervisory 

control and data acquisition system. The new headgates will replace old manual headgates, improving 

consistency of deliveries and reducing water loss from canal terminals. This project follows a pilot project 

which tested the applicability of gate improvements to the conveyance system. 

Rancho California Water District, Identifying and Reducing Water Loss through the Establishment 

of a District Metered Area 

Reclamation Funding: $70,500 Total Project Cost: $156,828 

The Rancho California Water District in Temecula, California, will create a District Metered Area that will 

function as a permanent water loss control system. Creation of the District Metered Area will include the 

installation of two production meters to measure the quantity of water entering the area, utilize existing 

software to locate inaccurate residential meters, and upgrade inaccurate meters to new ultrasonic metering 

technology. The project will increase water management and minimize water loss. The project is supported 

by goals in the district’s Blueprint for Water Use Efficiency. 

South Tahoe Public Utility District, Pressure Reducing Valve Supervisory Control and Data 

Acquisition Improvements Project 

Reclamation Funding: $75,000 Total Project Cost: $304,600 

The South Tahoe Public Utility District, located in South Lake Tahoe, California, will upgrade equipment 

at the Pioneer Trail/Marshall Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV) Station, including the installation of status 

and alarms signals and integration into the existing SCADA system. These upgrades will enable real-time 

monitoring of the PRV station, which will allow the District to better control the use of its water and 

increase water efficiency. A 2014 technical memorandum identifies the district's priorities for SCADA 

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subzones. Additionally, a 2016 Water System Optimization Plan identifies PRV replacements and 

reliability improvements as a high priority. 

Tahoe City Public Utility District, Timberland Municipal Water Meter Installation Project 

Reclamation Funding: $75,000 Total Project Cost: $199,904 

The Tahoe City Public Utility District, located in northern California, will install advanced metering 

infrastructure meters on 100 municipal connections, extending automatic metering to its entire water 

distribution system. This project will improve water supply reliability by monitoring, tracking, and 

reporting water use. The project is listed on the district's short-term priority improvement list, approved by 

its board in April 2018. 

Colorado 

Bostwick Park Water Conservancy District, Automatic Control Gate for Cimarron Diversion 

Reclamation Funding: $15,000 Total Project Cost: $31,449 

The Bostwick Park Water Conservancy District and the Cimarron Canal and Reservoir Company of 

Montrose, Colorado, will install a new knife gate with supervisory control and data acquisition near the 

inlet of the Cimarron Canal, the main delivery facility for the Bureau of Reclamation’s Bostwick Park 

Project. This automated water control device will allow for more accurate control of water flow, reduce 

over-diversion from the river to the canal and the Bostwick Park Project, and keep the river and the canal at 

desired flows in line with real-time data. The knife gate will also reduce demands on district staff time and 

will help control runoff from storm events. The district’s Water Management Plan has identified this 

location as one of three critical water measurement locations. 

City of Trinidad, Municipal Metering Project 

Reclamation Funding: $75,000 Total Project Cost: $150,000 

The City of Trinidad in southern Colorado will install Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) for 1,000 

residential customers. The AMI technology will provide real-time water usage data and will assist 

residents, business owners, and city workers in water conservation and planning efforts. The project is a 

critical priority identified in the city's 2012 Water Conservation Plan. 

Fire Mountain Canal and Reservoir Company, Reservoir Monitoring and Control Project 

Reclamation Funding: $31,055 Total Project Cost: 63,342 

The Fire Mountain Canal and Reservoir Company, located in Hotchkiss, Colorado, will install SCADA 

telemetry on the upper end of the company’s irrigation delivery system, including at Paonia 

Reservoir. This will improve the company’s ability to manage existing water supplies, capture additional 

storage during storm events, and improve efficiency of irrigation deliveries. This project aligns with goals 

of the 2001 Fire Mountain Canal Water Management Plan and the Gunnison Basin Implementation Plan. 

The project also addresses a key recommendation regarding SCADA from the 2017 Fire Mountain Canal 

Reconfiguration Project: Integrated Assessment, Comprehensive Implementation Planning and Engineering 

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Maybell Irrigation District, Maybell Canal Water Conservation Project 

Reclamation Funding: $75,000 Total Project Cost: $214,623 

The Maybell Irrigation District in northwest Colorado will line 1,300 feet of the earthen Maybell Canal 

with a geomembrane liner. This project will remedy a problematic section of canal that has a large seepage 

rate and regularly sloughs into the adjacent Yampa River, impairing the river’s water quality. This segment 

of the canal is also at risk of a breach. Improvements to the canal will result in more water retained in the 

canal, improved water quality, and more efficient water delivery. This project supports goals identified in 

the recently completed Yampa/White/Green Basin Implementation Plan. 

Uncompahgre Valley Water Users Association, Tail Water Telemetry Project 

Reclamation Funding: $62,957 Total Project Cost: $125,914 

The Uncompahgre Valley Water Users Association in western Colorado will install real-time satellite 

monitoring at eight spill locations and upgrade existing gaging stations to permanent concrete flumes. The 

project will reduce spills, provide real-time flow data, and improve water management. 

Idaho 

Boise Project Board of Control, Automation of the Deer Flat Low Line Canal No. 3 

Reclamation Funding: $37,602 Total Project Cost: $75,204 

The Boise Project Board of Control in Boise, Idaho, will install two automated control gates on the Deer 

Flat Low Line Canal #3. The project will be connected to the existing supervisory control and data 

acquisition system and will stabilize and more precisely control water flows in the canal. This project 

meets an objective of the 2010 Boise Project Water Conservation Plan. 

Shoshone-Bannock Tribes, Fort Hall Water Measurement Project 

Reclamation Funding: $20,000 Total Project Cost: $40,668 

The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes, located in Fort Hall, Idaho, will install nine surface water measuring 

devices, along with supporting telemetry equipment, on irrigation laterals within the Fort Hall Irrigation 

Project. These upgraded devices will provide real-time data, allowing the Tribes to improve surface water 

management and leading to more efficient operations and accurate deliveries. The upgrades will also 

facilitate improved water rights accounting and reservoir operations. The project is identified in the 

Shoshone-Bannock Tribes’ 2006 Water Conservation Reconnaissance Study. 

Kansas 

Kirwin Irrigation District No. 1, Conversion of Lateral 6.8 to Buried Pipeline 

Reclamation Funding: $34,000 Total Project Cost: $68,000 

The Kirwin Irrigation District No. 1 in northwestern Kansas will convert 3,696 feet of an open ditch lateral 

to polyvinyl chloride pipe, reducing seepage and evaporation. The project meets goals identified in the 

district's Water Conservation Plan and District Operating Plan, and is part of Reclamation’s Pick-Sloan 

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Webster Irrigation District No. 4, Conversion of Osborne Lateral 14.9 to Buried Pipeline 

Reclamation Funding: $63,000 Total Project Cost: $126,000 

Webster Irrigation District No. 4 in Gaylord, Kansas, will convert the Osborne open ditch lateral into a 1.5-

mile buried pipe system. The project will eliminate evaporation, seepage, and operational losses. This 

project aligns with the Webster Irrigation District’s Water Conservation Plan and Operating Plan. 

Nevada 

Walker River Irrigation District, Saroni Canal Water Conservation Project Phase II 

Reclamation Funding: $29,872 Total Project Cost: $60,963 

The Walker River Irrigation District in Yerington, Nevada, will install four cross-regulating structures on 

the Saroni Canal. The project will minimize water loss and increase water efficiency and delivery. 

Montana 

Billings Bench Water Association, Main Canal Improvement Project Phase I 

Reclamation Funding: $74,592 Total Project Cost: $149,592 

The Billings Bench Water Association, headquartered in the City of Billings, Montana, will line 1,550 feet 

of its main canal. This project will result in shorter water delivery times and water conservation through a 

reduction in seepage. 

New Mexico 

Carlsbad Irrigation District, Main Canal Lining for Water Savings & Efficiency 

Reclamation Funding: $75,000 Total Project Cost: $160,369 

The Carlsbad Irrigation District in Carlsbad, New Mexico, will seal 7,392 feet of concrete liner on a 

segment of the District's Main Canal. The project will improve the system by reducing seepage losses. 

This project is supported by elements identified in the 2016 Lower Pecos Valley Regional Water Plan. 

City of Gallup, Upgrade of Municipal Meters 

Reclamation Funding, $60,000 Total Project Cost: $120,000 

The City of Gallup, located in northwest New Mexico, will upgrade old mechanical meters with modern 

solid-state meters for industrial, commercial, and institutional users. This project will allow for more 

accurate measurement of water consumption by 24 high-volume users. After replacing the meters, the city 

plans to track any reductions in water use to determine both water and financial savings. The project is 

supported by the 2013 Gallup Joint Utilities Water Conservation Plan, which emphasizes minimizing nonrevenue water by replacing mechanical meters with automatic meter reading technology, especially for top 

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City of Las Cruces, Smart Irrigation Technology Water Supply Reliability Project 

Reclamation Funding: $75,000 Total Project Cost: $150,000 

The City of Las Cruces will install automated irrigation technology for watering one community park and 

seven ball fields, totaling approximately 52 acres. This new system will control both the schedule and total 

output of irrigation water based on environmental conditions such as soil factors and weather. The city will 

also implement a centralized control system which will lead to more efficient irrigation and water use at the 

identified facilities. This project implements goals identified in several of the city’s water planning efforts. 

City of Rio Rancho, Ultrasonic Water Meter Replacement 

Reclamation Funding: $70,000 Total Project Cost: $156,403 

The City of Rio Rancho will replace 179 two-inch compound water meters with new ultrasonic water 

meters. The city’s compound meters currently underreport water usage. These new meters will allow 

consumers to more accurately gauge their water use, which will increase their ability to conserve water. 

This project addresses goals identified in the city’s 2014 Water Resources Management Plan. 

North Dakota 

Agassiz Water Users District, Remote Read Water Meter Project 

Reclamation Funding: $74,892 Total Project Cost: $149,992 

The Agassiz Water Users District in Gilby, North Dakota, will add new residential automatic meter read 

systems with SmartPoint radio transmitters on 437 of its residential system connections. This will allow 

the district to reduce water loss and improve reliability of their water supply. 

Tri-County Water District, Automated Meter Read Project Phase I 

Reclamation Funding: $75,000 Total Project Cost $152,460 

The Tri-County Water District, located in Petersburg, North Dakota, will upgrade 350 self-read meters with 

Automated Meter Reading meters and associated AMR components. This will allow the district to reduce 

water loss and improve reliability of their water supply. 

Walsh Rural Water District, Remote Read Water Meter Project Phase II 

Reclamation Funding: $74,655 Total Project Cost $149,479 

The Walsh Rural Water District, located in Grafton, North Dakota, will upgrade its water distribution 

system by replacing its residential water meters with new automatic meter reading meters. This is the 

second phase of a larger plan to replace all traditional and bulk user meters within the district’s system. 

Under this phase, the Walsh Rural Water District plans to upgrade 415 meters, which will help the district 

identify leaks and other unaccounted-for water use. The project will also increase operational efficiency 

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Oklahoma 

City of Durant, Smart Meter Installation Project 

Reclamation Funding: $75,000 Total Project Cost: $200,000 

The City of Durant in southeast Oklahoma will install 300 residential automated meter reading smart 

meters within the city’s distribution system. The project will improve monitoring and help reduce water 

losses within the city’s system. 

City of Tishomingo, Smart Meter Installation Project 

Reclamation Funding: $74,850 Total Project Cost: $149,860 

The City of Tishomingo, located in southern Oklahoma, will install 27 automated meter reading smart 

meters, along with the necessary hardware and software to read and transmit meter data within the city. 

These meters will assist the city in reducing water loss and help the city more efficiently make use of its 

limited water supply. 

Thomas Public Works Authority, Smart Meter Installation Project 

Reclamation Funding: $75,000 Total Project Cost: $174,985 

The Thomas Public Works Authority, located in the town of Thomas in western Oklahoma, will install 12 

smart meters and SCADA controls to its existing water distribution system. This will increase efficiency in 

the system, help the Authority monitor water losses, and decrease staff hours associated with data 

acquisition. This project meets the first listed goal of a regional Capital Improvement Plan. 

Oregon 

Talent Irrigation District, Ashland Main Canal Plummer Piping 

Reclamation Funding: $26,046 Total Project Cost: $52,093 

The Talent Irrigation District located in southwest Oregon will replace a 360-foot segment of the Ashland 

Main Canal with an enclosed pipe. This will improve the flow of water by reducing friction within the 

delivery system, reduce the likelihood of canal failure, increase the efficiency of the water delivery system, 

and reduce water loss from leaks, seepage, and evaporation. This project implements a goal identified in 

the district's 2018 Water Management and Conservation Plan. 

Talent Irrigation District, Main Canal Shotcrete Project – Bear Creek Siphon Section 

Reclamation Funding: $18,611 Total Project Cost: 37,223 

The Talent Irrigation District located in southwest Oregon will upgrade a 900-foot section of the Talent 

Main Canal bylining with fiber reinforced shotcrete. The project supports elements identified in the 

district’s 2018 Water Management and Conservation Plan. 

West Extension Irrigation District, Sub-lateral Piping Project 

Reclamation Funding: $75,000 Total Project Cost: $164,597 

The West Extension Irrigation District in north-central Oregon will convert a 4,200-foot section of open 

lateral to polyvinyl chloride pipe and will construct a pump station to provide pressurized deliveries. The 

project will increase efficiency of the water delivery system and reduce water loss. The project supports 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

goals identified in the district’s 2011 Water Management and Conservation Plan, as well as the district’s 

2016 Boardman Master Plan. 

South Dakota 

Belle Fourche Irrigation District, Herman Lateral Piping Project Final Phase 

Reclamation Funding: $75,000 Total Project Cost: $150,600 

The Belle Fourche Irrigation District of Newell, South Dakota, will install approximately 3,500 feet of 18-

inch polyvinyl chloride pipe on the Herman Lateral, replacing the open ditch that is currently in place. This 

project will reduce seepage and will increase water efficiency by creating a closed system. The district has 

previously piped a similar canal with positive results. 

Texas 

El Paso County Water Improvement District No. 1, Ysla Lateral Concrete Lining Project 

Reclamation Funding: $75,000 Total Project Cost: $199,845 

The El Paso County Water Improvement District No. 1 in El Paso, Texas, will line 3,100 feet of the open 

Ysla lateral with fiber reinforced shotcrete. The project will reduce seepage and mitigate potential damages 

caused by spillage in surrounding commercial and public sites. The project supports elements identified in 

the district’s 2017 Water Conservation Plan. 

Utah 

Draper Irrigation Company (WaterPro), Culinary Smart-Metering Project 

Reclamation Funding: $75,000 Total Project Cost: $173,697 

The Draper Irrigation Company, located in Salt Lake County, Utah, will upgrade 490 conventional water 

meters with new ultrasonic smart meters. This will improve metering accuracy, reduce labor required to 

read meters, improve leak detection and repair capabilities, and decrease overall water use. This project is 

aligned with the company’s Water Conservation Master Plan. 

Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District, Utah Water Savers: A Collaborative Approach to Water 

Conservation 

Reclamation Funding: $72,036 Total Project Cost: $144,072 

The Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District in Salt Lake County, Utah, will support existing outdoor 

landscape irrigation water conservation rebate programs, including replacement of turf with water efficient 

landscaping and conversion to drip irrigation. The project was identified in the district’s 2014 Water 

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Roy Water Conservancy District, Secondary Water System Metering Project 

Reclamation Funding: $75,000 Total Project Cost: $150,000 

The Roy Water Conservancy District in Riverdale, Utah, will install 130 secondary water meters on 

existing connections. The project will help the district better manage water supplies and promote 

conservation. The project is supported by the district's 2015 Water Conservation Plan. 

Washington County Water Conservancy District, Outdoor Irrigation Efficiency Project 

Reclamation Funding: $75,000 Total Project Cost: $150,000 

The Washington County Water Conservancy District, located in St. George, Utah, will provide irrigation 

upgrade rebates to 300 single family homes to upgrade outdoor irrigation systems. The project was 

identified as a goal in the district's 2015 Water Conservation Plan. 

Weber Basin Water Conservancy District, Aqueduct Turnout and Secondary Lateral Metering 

Project 

Reclamation Funding: $74,771 Total Project Cost: $149,542 

The Weber Basin Water Conservancy District, located in Layton, Utah, will install 12 magnetic flow 

meters and upgrade 5 existing flow meters on turnouts from the Davis Aqueduct, Weber Aqueduct and 

other large secondary laterals - connecting a total of 17 meters to the district’s existing advanced metering 

infrastructure system. The project will improve the collection of water use data in an area that is growing 

rapidly and prone to drought and water shortages. This project meets goals described in a 2008 System 

Optimization Review, as well as the district’s 2018 Water Conservation Plan. 

Weber Basin Water Conservancy District, Potable Water System Metering Project Phase II 

Reclamation Funding: $74,884 Total Project Cost: $149,768 

The Weber Basin Water Conservancy District, located in Layton, Utah, will upgrade 10 existing flow 

meters to tie into the district’s current automated metering infrastructure system, and install 25 new 

magnetic flow meters. The project will promote water conservation and improve water management. The 

project was identified in the district's 2018 Water Conservation Plan. 

Washington 

Columbia Irrigation District, Lower Main Canal Automated Check Structure Project 

Reclamation Funding: $68,485 Total Project Cost: $136,970 

The Columbia Irrigation District in Kennewick, Washington, will install two new gate structures, as well as 

two magnetic flow meters to automate its Main Canal. The new infrastructure will reduce canal breaches, 

help regulate flows, and reduce labor costs. The project was identified in the district’s Water Conservation 

Plan. 

Kittitas Reclamation District, Main Canal Seepage Loss Correction 

Reclamation Funding: $75,000 Total Project Cost: 150,000 

The Kittitas Reclamation District in Ellensburg, Washington will seal 3,000 feet of concrete canal liner in 

the district’s Main Canal. The project will improve the system by reducing seepage losses. The project is 

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Quincy-Columbia Basin Irrigation District, Automation of W32.9 Lateral Turnout 

Reclamation Funding: $25,527 Total Project Cost: $51,054 

The Quincy-Columbia Basin Irrigation District, located in Quincy, Washington, will automate the W32.9 

lateral turnout of the West Canal. The stretch of canal upstream of this lateral currently experiences 

significant flow fluctuations, resulting in excess delivery to the lateral that is eventually lost as operational 

spill. The district will install a Rubicon SlipMeter that can independently account for these flow changes 

and will result in water conservation. Water conservation through canal automation is a goal identified in 

the district’s Water Conservation Plan, and the W32.9 lateral automation has been on the district’s system 

improvement list since 2010. 

Roza Irrigation District, Main Canal Concrete Sealing Project – From MP36.2 to MP36.9 

Reclamation Funding: $75,000 Total Project Cost: $150,665 

The Roza Irrigation District in southeastern Washington will seal a half-mile of concrete canal liner in the 

district’s Main Canal. The project will improve the system by reducing seepage losses. 

Wyoming 

Upper Bluff Irrigation District, Pump Upgrade Project 

Reclamation Funding: $75,000 Total Project Cost: $261,490 

The Upper Bluff Irrigation District in Worland, Wyoming, will upgrade two existing split case centrifugal 

pumps with modern variable frequency drive pumps, with programmable water level sensors, to modulate 

and adjust flows based on demand. The technology will improve system operations by reducing spills.