The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation awarded a $5,918,760 Project Grant under the WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America's Resources for Tomorrow) program (CFDA 15.507) to the Hidalgo County Irrigation District No. 2 in Texas. The grant funding will support the construction of infrastructure and efficiency improvements to a feeder canal, discharge pipes, and a pumping plant. Key project activities include the installation of reinforced isolation bays on the headwall and feeder canal, as well as the replacement of pump discharge pipes with ductile iron pipe and rubber check valves. These improvements are expected to result in 1,233 acre-feet of annual water savings by eliminating backflows and leaks. The conserved water will remain in the Lower Rio Grande Basin, improving ecological health and assisting in interstate water compacts between the United States and Mexico. The project is scheduled for completion by September 30, 2026.
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