The north creek irrigation company, located in sanpete county, utah, will install 38,655 linear feet of various sized high-density polyethylene pipe

The North Creek Irrigation Company of Mt Pleasant Inc. was awarded a $6,176,520 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation under the WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America's Resources for Tomorrow) Federal Grant Program (CFDA 15.507). The grant will fund the installation of 38,655 linear feet of high-density polyethylene pipe and two hydroelectric units expected to generate 198,000 kilowatt-hours annually. This project is anticipated to result in 1,611 acre-feet of annual water savings by eliminating seepage, which will remain in the North Creek River and San Pitch River. The improved water delivery infrastructure will complement existing and future Natural Resources Conservation Service projects by transitioning from flood irrigation to more efficient sprinkler or drip irrigation systems. The project is expected to be completed by September 30, 2027.

The project also includes installation of two hydroelectric units which are expected to generate 198,000 kilowatt-hours annually. The project is expected to result in annual water savings of 1,611 acre-feet currently lost to seepage, which will remain in north creek river and SAN pitch river. The improved water delivery infrastructure from this project will complement existing and future natural resources conservation service projects with on farm efficiency improvements by eliminating flood irrigation and implementing sprinkler or drip irrigation.