Madera Irrigation District

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1 Madera Irrigation District

2 Mission Statement THE MISSION OF MADERA IRRIGATION DISTRICT is to obtain and manage affordable surface water and groundwater supplies in a manner which will ensure the long-term viability of irrigated agriculture in the District.

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4 2008 Bond Refunding $1 million annual savings $13.3 million net cashflow savings

5 MID-Madera County Assessment Transfer Approximately 18,000 Assessments Transferred Including Standby Fees Public Outreach-Press Releases, Newsletter Articles, Public Notices

6 2016 Grants WaterSMART - SCADA Improvements $292,000 USBR funding 14 additional Rubicon gates and meters WaterSMART - Pipeline $581,000 USBR funding 6,500 pipeline project DWR Prop 1 Turf Removal $20,000 for materials and CCC labor

7 Main I Pipeline along Road 23 Clogged road crossings Failing pipes Dangerous proximity to road and erosion

8 Under Construction

9 5,900 lineal feet of 36 pipeline ASCE Small Project of the Year

10 District Awards and Recognition USBR REGIONAL DIRECTORS AWARD CSDA DISTRICT OF DISTINCTION AWARD ASCE OUTSTANDING SMALL PROJECT AWARD

11 2016 Water Usage by APN

12 Surface Water Usage in the District Why use MID surface water Current benefits Future benefits How to order MID surface water Ordering water On demand system How to use surface water

13 Why Use MID Surface Water Current Benefits Availability On demand system Water quality Reduced treatment costs Reduced amendment costs Increased production rates Flushing Cost versus pumping Future Benefits Groundwater preservation

14 How to Order MID Surface Water 1. Crop Water Application 2. Call Office for first order 3. Call Canal Operator for future orders Changes made between 5:00am-5:00pm daily Yes, it s that simple!

15 How to Use MID Surface Water Surface Water Filtration Mike Blum, Western Ag & Turf Water Treatment Paul Hansen, U.S. Water Water Quality Don Wolf, Helena Chemicals Pump Optimization Matt Angell, Madera Pumps

16 Surface Water Filtration Mike Blum Western Ag & Turf Incorporated

17 Three Effective Filtration Types Sand Media Gravity Screens Disc Filtration

18 Sand Media

19 Sand Media Advantages Effective filtration of organic and nonorganic contamination Automatic back flushing Single pump needed Very common (parts availability)

20 Sand Media Disadvantages Flush water (200gpm/tank) Large footprint

21 Gravity Screens

22 Gravity Screen Advantages Effective filtration of organic and nonorganic contamination No flush water

23 Gravity Screen Disadvantages Large footprint Multiple pumps Open system Adjustment issues

24 Auto Disc Filters

25 Auto Disc Filter Advantages Effective filtration of organic and nonorganic contamination Automatic back flushing Single pump needed Less flush water than media Smaller footprint

26 Auto Disc Filter Disadvantages Higher cost Higher flush pressures required Not as common (repair parts inventory)

27 Water Treatment Paul Hansen U.S. Water

28 EVERY DROP MATTERS

29 What Effect Will Poor Distribution Uniformity have on Fertigation and Other Input Costs?

30 Irrigation Uniformity Poor water management can effect crop yield and quality Poor system performance can result in wasted money on fertigation and chemigation. A fouled or plugged system will waste money on energy, water, and labor

31 What does Poor DU Mean?

32 Why Do We Have Poor DU? Common Issues that Affect Water Delivery Plugged Filters Contaminated reservoirs Mineral and biological loading in source (well, district) water Plugged emitters

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34 What Steps Can We Take? Determine Current DU (FREE) Water Quality Analysis (FREE) Deposit Sample Analysis (FREE) System Remediation / Follow Up DU Prescribe Maintenance Program Based on Water Challenges Service

35 System Remediation and Maintenance Gather water, tubing, and sand media samples In field DU evaluation Comprehensive system remediations for any mineral or biological build up Follow up DU evaluation to ensure improved system performance Consistent and reliable chemical treatment to maintain desired DU

36 Reservoir Remediation and Maintenance Reservoir spray down to neutralize existing problem Automated injection of 25% Copper Sulfate Pentahydrate Consistent control of algae bloom More effective algae control than conventional Blue Stone Ideal for harder and high ph water sources

37 Well Treatment and Maintenance Reduce drawdown Reduce power demand Reduce run times Reduce wear and tear Can chemically clean wells without having to remove well head or column pipe

38 High Iron and Iron Reducing Bacteria What problems existed before Helena/U.S. Water Grower started with over 10ppm of iron from multiple wells Grower would have to pressure wash disk filters once a week Filters would backflush every 30 minutes Growers reservoir had a constant problem with algae bloom Replaced 50,000 emitters at the start of the 2014/2015 season Helping a grower reduce cost, while improving DU Reduced incoming Iron PPM to 1.5ppm at filters. Sequestered remaining iron to the field. Growers did not have to pressure wash disk filters. 8 hour backflush interval Growers reservoir was clean and did not have algae bloom. Significant improvement in the delivery of water and nutrients to the field

39 Chicca Brothers / Twin Farms After 1 Week of Irrigation After 6 Months of Irrigation

40 Water Quality Don Wolf Helena Chemicals

41 Irrigation Water Quality

42 Irrigation Water Quality

43 Irrigation Water Quality

44 Irrigation Water Quality

45 Pumping Optimization Matt Angell Madera Pumps, Inc.

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47 Pumping Water Levels

48 Horse Power Required Open Flow

49 Water Cost Comparisons MID Surface Water Cost to Boost Water Total Cost $ / Acre Ft. $ / Acre Ft. ( psi) $ / Acre Ft. Cost per Acre Ft. - Well Water w/ Pressure Bowls Avenue HP 50% Efficiency 65% Efficiency 35% Efficiency 7 60 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ /2 125 $ $ $ * 150 $ $ $ *Assuming 2 pumps to accomplish 800 GPM

50 Surface Water Usage in the District Why use MID surface water Current benefits Future benefits How to order MID surface water Ordering water On demand system How to use surface water

51 More Information MID Board Meetings Third Tuesday of Every Month Website Social Media-Facebook and Twitter Newsletters Contact Andrea Sandoval to be placed on the list Office Location and Phone Number Road 28 ¼