Through watersmart (sustain and manage americas resources for tomorrow), reclamation leverages federal and non-federal funding to work cooperatively with states, tribes, and local entities as they…

Through watersmart (sustain and manage americas resources for tomorrow), reclamation leverages federal and non-federal funding to work cooperatively with states, tribes, and local entities as they plan for and implement actions to increase water supply sustainability through investments and attention to local water conflicts.through planning and project design grants, reclamation provides assistance to states, tribes, irrigation districts, water districts, other entities with water or power delivery authority, and non-profit conservation groups to conduct planning activities to improve water supplies (e.g., water supplies to disadvantaged communities that do not have reliable access to water, water marketing, water conservation, drought resilience, and ecological resilience) or the final design of on the ground water supply construction (including domestic water supply projects for tribes, insular areas, and disadvantaged communities), water management construction and restoration projects.east valley water district, located in SAN bernardino county, california, will design a well to assist with supply shortages caused by prolonged drought conditions threatening water supply in the region. The project includes preparing a design package for well drilling, developing a design package for well equipping, and preparing cost estimates. The district relies on both surface water and ground water to provide potable water. The districts groundwater supply has decreased significantly due to water quality issues and extended periods of drought conditions. Reductions in surface water supply from the state water project during drought conditions has also caused substantial supply deficits. The design for a new well will help increase the resiliency of the districts water portfolio to better serve the needs of the community. The project is supported by the districts water system master plan and hazard mitigation plan that identify wells as a near-term water system improvement needed to ensure consistent water supply during periods of drought.