Ceres Main Canal Automation Pilot Project Launching in 2026: The district is implementing a groundbreaking total channel control system on the Ceres Main Canal that will automate both canal gates and customer side gates, the pilot will ask all 135 customers in the area to order water online; the district will provide additional communication and accommodations to support those who need it. This represents one of, if not, the first full canal automation system in the western United States and promises significant water savings by eliminating unintentional spills and providing more precise water delivery with consistent flow rates.
2026 Operations & Maintenance Budget Shows 3.6% Increase: The proposed $166.5 million O&M budget includes significant increases driven by a 14% jump in health benefit costs and the addition of 12 new staff positions, though 8 of these are related to new energy market participation projects that should provide return on investment.
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