Monitor & Measure Water Use

An important step in reducing groundwater use through irrigation is having an accurate measurement of actual water being used. While monitoring may soon become mandatory in parts of the Harney Basin, we are working to standardize approaches to make data more reliable and accurate, develop ways to share and use data to improve local management, and identify cost-share opportunities to make measurement more affordable.

RECOMMENDED ACTIONS

  • Install standardized magnetic-flow water metering systems on all groundwater irrigation points of diversion (primary and supplemental).

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  • Support the creation of a local water district to assist with monitoring, data collection, technical support, and bulk purchasing.

 

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

  • OWRD cost-share program with limited funding. Download application here. (insert link to URL)

  • Bulk purchasing may reduce costs for individual meters

 

 FEEDBACK & SUPPORT

Questions about reducing groundwater use? Already installed modern water monitoring systems?

Contact xxxxxxxx at xxxxxxxxxx to provide an update on your water-use status.