Colorado Water Conservation Board funds irrigation well for Buena Vista High School
What happened
The Colorado Water Conservation Board provided a $106,560 Water Plan grant for a proposed irrigation well at Buena Vista High School. The total project cost is $232,120, requiring matching funds from the town and the school district. The well will allow the district to irrigate athletic fields and landscaped areas using groundwater instead of treated municipal water.
Why it matters
The project is intended to reduce demand on the municipal water system in Buena Vista, as Buena Vista High School accounts for over 10% of peak summer water demand. The town of Buena Vista committed $83,000 from its Water Enterprise Fund toward the matching costs.
Who's involved
- Colorado Water Conservation BoardProvided the $106,560 Water Plan grant for the well project.
- Buena Vista High SchoolThe recipient of the grant funding for the proposed irrigation well.
- Buena VistaThe town contributing $83,000 from its Water Enterprise Fund toward the project.
- Brian BergerTown Administrator who discussed the high school's water usage.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Buena VistaSpeculative
The town of Buena Vista might see reduced operational costs for its municipal water system due to lower demand during summer months.
- Buena Vista High SchoolSpeculative
Buena Vista High School could see reduced operational costs related to water usage for athletic fields and landscaped areas.
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The entities involved
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Colorado Water Conservation Board
U.S. state government division
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Buena Vista High School
high school in Imperial, Pecos County, Texas
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