Alto Pass Water District
System Information
System Description
Two pumps convey water from Little Cedar Lake to the treatment plant at 125 gpm each via a small holding pond. Alto Pass Reservoir (Old City Lake) is available as an emergency source.
Satellite Communities and Water Districts
Cobden, Pomona, and Union-Jackson Farm Workers
Population Served: |
1200 |
County: |
Union |
Watersheds: |
Big Muddy |
Water Source
Name |
Type |
Stream |
DA (sq mi) |
SA (ac) |
Capacity |
Year Est. |
Est. 2010 Cap. (ac-ft) |
Little Cedar Lake |
IR |
Cedar Cr |
7.15 |
61 |
655.8 |
1976 |
248.8 |
Alto Pass Reservoir |
IR |
Cedar Cr Trib |
0.62 |
8.1 |
108 |
1976 |
43 |
1989 Study: |
50-year drought yield sufficient at present level of water use. |
USGS Gages: |
No data available |
Developments since 1989:
The community is making plans to switch to the Cobden WD within the next few years since their aging treatment plant is in poor condition.
Note: *Residents of the Union-Jackson Farm Workers camp raise summer water demand.
Notes and Terminology
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