Scheduled and Flood water can be used to recharge the lower aquifer utilizing existing wells that are perforated below the Corcoran clay layers. It is assumed that wells can recharge the lower aquifer at flow rated equal to half the production rate of the well. An assumption of 1.5 cfs per well can recharge back into the lower aquifer. This project proposes to use 50 wells for 20 days. The benefit from this project would be 3,000 AF/yr.
A direct benefit of the groundwater levels in the lower aquifer will be within the first year of use.
This project will proceed when funds become available, either from grant funding or CID funds.