Savory Groundwater Recharge Basin
Project Overview
The Savory Groundwater Recharge Basin is one of many projects contributing to the Fresno Irrigation District’s sustainability goals. Completed in 2022 as part of FID’s initiative to expand its groundwater recharge network, this basin replenished the groundwater aquifer with an estimated 900 acre-feet of water a year.
Beyond supporting groundwater sustainability, the Savory Recharge Basin delivers direct benefits to the nearby Shady Lakes Manufactured Housing Community, a disadvantaged community (DAC), and private well users in the area. By increasing water quality and quantity, the basin ensures a reliable water supply for those that rely solely on groundwater.
Project Highlights:
30-acre basin
900 acre-feet estimated recharge benefit
Completed in 2022
Provides reliable water supply for the nearby Shady Lakes Manufactured Housing Community, a disadvantaged community (DAC)
Project Funding
The Savory Groundwater Recharge Basin was funded in part by a $1.2 million grant from California Department of Water Resources’ Sustainable Groundwater Management Implementation Grant Program. This project was the first to be constructed using this grant funding.
California Department of Water Resources – Sustainable Groundwater Management Implementation Grant Program – $1.2 Million
