Ricchiuti Recharge Basin Project

Project Overview

The Ricchiuti Recharge Basin Project plays an important role in the Garfield Water District’s efforts to offset groundwater pumping within its service area. The project included constructing a connection from Garfield Water District’s distribution system to the existing basin, allowing the delivery of surface water for groundwater recharge.

Spanning 5 acres, the Ricchiuti Recharge Basin provides an estimated recharge benefit of 150 acre-feet annually, improving the reliability of groundwater supplies for the District’s customers. This project reflects the Garfield Water District’s commitment to achieving groundwater sustainability.

Project Cost

The Ricchiuti Recharge Basin Project cost an estimated $175,000 to construct.