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Section 2
Watermaster Activities
pointed out that the 100-year precipitation histogram was replaced with a 25-year
histogram. He also discussed in more detailed water quality conditions in the basin. The
report was adopted and approved by the Board.
Presentation of Recharge and Recovery Scenarios for Analysis to Estimate Storage
Losses in the Beaumont Basin [Memorandum 18-09]. Mr. Harder presented a contour
map and pointed out that when artificial recharge is done, it creates a mount that can
accelerate the flow out of the basin if it is not captured. In addition, he indicated that six
scenarios were analyzed and determine the baseline loss at about 20 percent of
recharge. Additional losses, estimated at 15 percent, may result from spreading of
additional imported water by SGPWA.
Presentation of Production and Allowable Extractions through February 2018
[Memorandum 18-10]. Engineer Blandon introduced a new topic whose purpose is to
report production, transfers, and spreading throughout the year.
Consideration of a Change in the Rate of Professional Fees for Legal Expenses Charged
by Alvarado Smith [Memorandum 18-11]. Request was approved by the Board.
Items Discussed During the June 6, 2018 Regular Watermaster Committee Meeting
Status Report on Water Level Monitoring throughout the Beaumont Basin through May
29, 2018 [Memorandum 18-12]. Engineer Blandon advised that a new probe was
installed at BCVWD Well 25 and a new communications cable at Oak Valley No. 5 was
needed. He reported that the Noble Creek observations wells have experienced a
significant rise over the last year and a half. He identified a potential new monitoring well
in the middle portion of the basin on property owned by the Catholic Diocese.
Consideration of the Watermaster Budget for Fiscal Year 2018-19 [Memorandum 18-13].
Mr. Zoba introduced the budget and indicated that there is no need to collect additional
funds from the members. He indicated that the balance as of the end of April is
$213,502. Proposed budged was approved unanimously.
Review of Memorandum Regarding the Transfer and Conversion of Overlying Water
Rights to Appropriative Rights and Accounting for Such [Memorandum 18-14]. A
significant discussion on this topic was led by Mr. Montoya, Legal Counsel, with back and
forth participation by all Watermaster Committee members. Mr. Zoba suggested creating
a new category to track overlying rights and appropriative rights and asked Legal
Counsel to develop a resolution that better explains this issue.
Items Discussed During the August 1, 2018 Regular Watermaster Committee Meeting
Status Report on Water Level Monitoring throughout the Beaumont Basin through July
24, 2018 [Memorandum No. 18-15]. Engineer Blandon gave an overview of water level
conditions in the basin and indicated that the vandalism issues at YVWD 34 have been
addressed with additional security and locks. Chairman Vela noted that the City of
Banning has plans to relocate Joshua Palmer Way which will affect assess to the
monitoring well at the Chevron Station.
Beaumont Basin Watermaster 2018 Annual Report – DRAFT - February 2019 2-4
