The westlands water DISTRICT (DISTRICT), located in the SAN joaquin valley california, will expand its westlands advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) project by installing and upgrading 1,603 meters…

The Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation awarded Westlands Water District $3.656 million on February 27, 2026, under the WaterSMART Grants program (CFDA 15.507) to expand its Advanced Metering Infrastructure project across the San Joaquin Valley.

The project involves installing 150 new Victaulic meters and converting 1,453 existing mechanical meters to digital meters with advanced metering infrastructure capabilities. The 1,603 meters will integrate into the district's AMI system to provide near real-time data availability. The project is expected to conserve 4,345 acre-feet of water annually by eliminating unidentified leaks and over-deliveries. The conserved water will offset groundwater pumping in a critically over-drafted groundwater basin to boost water supply reliability in a drought-prone area.

Westlands Water District is a local government entity based in Fresno, California, operating as a public agency and federal grant recipient. The performance period extends through December 31, 2028, with place of performance in California.

The westlands water DISTRICT (DISTRICT), located in the SAN joaquin valley california, will expand its westlands advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) project by installing and upgrading 1,603 meters along its distribution system. The project will install 150 victaulic meters and convert 1,453 existing mechanical meters into digital meters with AMI capabilities. The 1,603 meters will be integrated into the districts AMI system, allowing for near real-time data availability. The project is expected to result in annual water savings of 4,345 acre-feet, currently lost to unidentified leaks and over deliveries. Conserved water will be used to offset groundwater pumping in a critically over-drafted groundwater basin, boosting water supply reliability in a drought prone area.