Alta Irrigation District has purchased 80 acres to develop the London West Pond recharge basin.
The recharge basin will be located at Ave. 384 and Rd. 56 next to the existing London Pond recharge site.
Flashback: Last year, Alta Irrigation District purchased 40 acres to develop Traver North Basin at Ave. 376 and Rd. 44.
- It was the largest purchase the district had made in 50 years.
The big picture: Both groundwater recharge basins will help Alta divert more surface water and boost its groundwater sustainability efforts to comply with the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act.
- Alta said the basins will increase the available water supply during dry years for growers and also support nearby residents who are reliant on groundwater for drinking water.
What we’re watching: Construction on the London West Pond recharge basin will start next year at an estimated cost of $8.5 million.
- Traver North basin is scheduled to begin construction later this year.
What they’re saying: “We are excited to give our growers greater access to water, while also making strides toward groundwater sustainability,” said Chad Wegley, General Manager of Alta Irrigation District.
