Utica Water & Power Authority

Utica Water & Power Authority is a nonprofit organization located in Angels Camp, California, that operates a comprehensive 27-mile water conveyance system comprising five water storage reservoirs and two small hydroelectric powerhouses. Registered in SAM.gov since 2009, the organization serves approximately 10,000 people as the sole public water supply for its region, including the City of Angels Camp and Union Public Utility District. The entity focuses on water management, conservation, and renewable energy production, with a strategic approach to infrastructure improvement demonstrated through its capital improvement and hazard mitigation plans.

Through federal grant awards from the Bureau of Reclamation's WaterSMART program, Utica Water & Power Authority has been implementing critical infrastructure projects aimed at improving water efficiency and infrastructure resilience. Recent federal grant awards totaling over $164,000 have supported canal lining projects to reduce water seepage, sediment loading, and improve flood control capabilities. These projects specifically involve reinforced shotcrete lining of canal segments, with the most recent award (R24AP00441) targeting 1,200 linear feet of canal improvement and the previous award (R23AP00242) covering 1,800 feet of canal lining and installation of two gaging stations. Additionally, the organization has received a sub-grant award from the Office of Emergency Services for road-related infrastructure work, demonstrating its multifaceted approach to regional infrastructure development and maintenance. The grant-funded projects not only enhance water management but also support the authority's renewable energy production at its two hydroelectric facilities.