Recycling

Reclamation District No. 108 has invested heavily into recycling infrastructure over the years. The unique topographic features of the district, mainly being completely surrounded by flood protection levee’s, allows all the irrigation drain water to be captured and can be either pumped back into the river or recycled within the district. The disadvantage of recycling is the accumulation of salts, which is why in normal years much of the water is pumped back into the river. However, in dry years recycling water is a priority and allows the district to fully farm with just a 75% supply. It is estimated that the district can recycle well over 50,000 AF of water in a normal year. In a drought year such as 2014, the amount of recycling can be significantly increased by reducing the water quality standards within the district.

The recycling facilities in RD 108 include:

The image shows two small buildings on stilts connected by a walkway, situated in a dry landscape with sparse vegetation.
Riggs Ranch Pumping Plant
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Lateral 8 Check Pumping Plant
The image shows a structure on stilts near water, likely a monitoring station or control house for water management.
Lateral 8 Pumping Plant
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Sycamore Slough Pumping Plant