Site
selection follows a methodical approach that considers many factors,
including the candidate property’s ability to percolate water
to the aquifer. Through a four-phased process, the Program assures
cost-effective and cost-efficient development of candidate sites,
while preserving the rights of the landowner and Program sponsors.
Site selection phases include:
Phase
One: Site Screening
Determine
landowner interest
Analysis
of potential benefits
Analysis
of site location for environmental review and water supply
Analysis
of parcel size and availability
Phase
Two: Field Investigation
Borehole
drilling to sample and analyze soil composition
Analysis
of groundwater and supply water quality
Prepare
Environmental Assessment, within framework of the National Environmental
Policy Act and the California Environmental Quality Act
Phase
Three: Site Testing
Sign
land agreement with landowner
Site
preparation for demonstration testing, including:
Construct field
flooding cell and water conveyance
Construct surface
water monitoring system
Construct groundwater
monitoring well system to measure groundwater elevation
and water quality
Site
selection follows a methodical approach that considers many factors,
including the candidate property’s ability to percolate water
to the aquifer. Through a four-phased process, the Program assures
cost-effective and cost-efficient development of candidate sites,
while preserving the rights of the landowner and Program sponsors.
Site selection phases include:
