Jacobs has been appointed by the Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA) California to offer program management, owner’s engineering services, and strategic funding advisory services for IEUA’s regional water management initiative in California.
This program is set to integrate indirect potable reuse methods, aiming to establish a sustainable and drought-resistant local water supply within the Chino Basin, one of Southern California’s largest groundwater storage basins.
Chino Basin – Water Management Program - IEUA
The program comprises a series of new water infrastructure projects, such as intra-basin recycled water conveyance systems, groundwater injection and replenishment mechanisms, and the creation of an advanced water purification facility (AWPF).
This facility is projected to generate a maximum of 15,000 acre-feet of purified water each year for indirect potable reuse, achieved through groundwater augmentation. This quantity is sufficient to cater to the needs of nearly 100,000 residents.
The overarching basin-wide water management initiative is designed to optimize the recycling of water resources within the IEUA’s expansive 242-square-mile service area. It is anticipated to heighten the reliability of the local water supply and effectively address water quality concerns within the Chino Basin.
Chino Basin – Water Management Program - Jacobs' scope
Besides program management, Jacobs will also extend its expertise in owner’s engineering and specialized technology. This includes various tasks, such as:
- design,
- permitting,
- Community engagement,
- strategic advisory services across diverse projects focused on augmenting water supply to the basin.
Jacobs will work on a pilot/demonstration unit and the implementation of the advanced water purification facility, injection well installations, and water conveyance systems.
