Contra Costa Canal, Aqueduct system in Contra Costa County, California
The Contra Costa Canal stretches 48 miles from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta through eastern Contra Costa County, delivering water to multiple communities.
Construction of the canal began in 1937 as part of the Central Valley Project, with completion delayed until 1948 due to World War II material shortages.
The canal transformed the region by enabling substantial population growth in cities like Pittsburg through improved drinking water access and distribution infrastructure.
Public trails alongside the canal, including the Delta de Anza Regional Trail, provide dedicated paths for cyclists and pedestrians through residential neighborhoods.
The Los Vaqueros Reservoir connects to the canal system, storing 160,000 acre-feet of water to maintain supply during dry periods and emergencies.
Location: California
GPS coordinates: 37.98690,-121.72400
Latest update: March 3, 2025 08:43
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