The El Dorado Irrigation District received a $248,227.35 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation under the WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America's Resources for Tomorrow) grant program (CFDA 15.507). The funds will be used to upgrade three wholesale water meters with automated meter read (AMR) technology. This project will enable the District to conserve water and improve data collection and analysis of water consumption, allowing customers to access their usage data and address leaks and unexpected consumption more effectively. The project supports the District's 2020 Urban Water Management Plan to ensure adequate water supplies for existing and future needs. The grant award has an expected completion date of March 31, 2026.
In addition to this primary grant, the El Dorado Irrigation District Financing Corporation has received several federal grant sub-awards from the Office of Emergency Services for projects related to wildlife crossings, warming/equipment sheds, and COVID-19 preparedness, demonstrating its experience in managing federal grant funds for infrastructure, conservation, and emergency response initiatives.
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