Closed Basin Project, Water management system in San Luis Valley, Colorado.
The Closed Basin Project extracts groundwater through a network of wells connected by 115 miles of pipeline across the San Luis Valley terrain.
The United States Bureau of Reclamation initiated this water management project in 1972 to fulfill obligations under the Rio Grande Compact of 1939.
The agricultural community in San Luis Valley relies on water distribution from the project for sustainable farming and economic development.
The control center in Alamosa monitors water quality and regulates flow through remote communication units across the entire distribution network.
Within the 2,940 square mile internal drainage zone, water naturally accumulates without surface outlets, requiring mechanical extraction for regional distribution.
Location: Colorado
GPS coordinates: 37.54950,-105.67400
Latest update: March 7, 2025 18:36
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