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2018 Water and Energy Efficiency Grants
WaterSMART
California
City of Bakersfield, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition and Automation Project
Reclamation Funding: $743,300 Total Project Cost: $1,664,992
The City of Bakersfield will install monitoring devices with telemetry at 20 locations along the Kern River
and a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system to accurately and remotely measure Kern River
water diversions. The project is expected to result in an annual water savings of 4,592 acre-feet through
improved measurements and reduction in over-deliveries and spills. The water conserved as a result of this
project will be used to replenish the local groundwater, make more water available to users, and may help
to reduce water-related conflict in the area.
Contra Costa Water District, Lawn to Garden Rebate Program
Reclamation Funding: $300,000 Total Project Cost: $802,000
The Contra Costa Water District, located near San Francisco, California, will implement a rebate program
for residential customers to replace water intensive lawns with water-wise landscaping. The project is
expected to replace approximately 800,000 square feet of water intensive turf, resulting in an annual water
savings of 81 acre-feet. Water conserved through this project will reduce the amount of water drawn out of
the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.
La Habra Utility Authority, Advanced Metering Infrastructure Project
Reclamation Funding: $300,000 Total Project Cost: $1,607,306
The La Habra Utility Authority in Orange County, California, will install 5,001 automated water meters
with digital registers to allow for real-time access to current water consumption data and historical water
usage data. The project will allow for more timely leak detection and improved water use efficiency
through customer outreach and data access. The project is expected to result in water savings of 462 acre-
feet annually and will reduce the Utility’s dependence on imported water supplies.
Los Angeles County Waterworks District No. 40, Advanced Metering Infrastructure Project
Reclamation Funding: $1,000,000 Total Project Cost: $14,140,665
The Los Angeles County Waterworks District No. 40 will upgrade 18,000 residential and commercial
meters to advanced metering infrastructure. Additionally, the District will install data collection devices
and software to analyze meter data in real-time. This project will enable the District and customers to
monitor water usage and better identify inefficiencies. Once completed, the project is expected to result in
annual water savings of 2,133 acre-feet, which will reduce the District’s reliance on groundwater
withdrawals and imported water.
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