Focus On Water
2013 Source Water Proposal Descriptions


Lewis & Clark NRD – SWP880113
The Cedar-Knox Water Quality and Water Conservation Project

Convert AutoCAD map files to GIS water system features. Develop a drinking water system map book and implement asset management software using The Cloud. Purchase one GPS unit and four laptop computers for in-the-field access and water system data management.


Crete – SWP880213
Monitoring Crete’s Guardian Wells

Purchase and install two water level loggers (pressure transducers) and two groundwater sampling pumps for monitoring wells.


Meadow Grove – SWP880313
Village of Meadow Grove Water Security Project

Purchase one back-up generator for the water system; Collect GPS data on the drinking water infrastructure and develop a map book and wall map.


Osmond – SWP880413
Osmond Source Water Protection, Education, and Conservation Project

Develop a wellhead protection plan for the City of Osmond; Review and assess the community's water usage, water quality and previous conservation efforts; Provide cost-share for water saving devices.


Prosser – SWP880513
Meeting Our Drinking Water Problem Head-On

Update the Prosser Wellhead Protection Plan; Assess soil, land use, geological and water quality data for trends, data gaps and information on water levels and nitrate distribution; Collect 15 soil shallow soil samples; Provide cost-share for on-the-ground activities to reduce water and nitrogen use; Provide a workshop on BMPs for lawn and cropland.


Wymore – SWP880613
Monitoring Wymore’s Guardian Wells

Purchase and install two water level loggers (pressure transducers) and two groundwater sampling pumps for monitoring wells.