The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation awarded a $2,270,000 Project Grant under the WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America's Resources for Tomorrow) federal grant program (CFDA 15.507) to King Irrigation Co for the "Full System Pressurization Project" in Benson, Utah. This project will replace 3 miles of canals with 12,000 feet of pressurized pipe and upgrade 4 pump stations with a single, more efficient pump station. The improvements are expected to save 567.155 acre-feet of water annually by reducing seepage, evaporation, and improving metering and delivery efficiency. The project will enhance the sustainability and reliability of the irrigation system for local communities, while also reducing flood risk and enabling on-farm irrigation upgrades. The award period is from May 30, 2024 through June 30, 2025.
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