The Kittitas County Conservation District (KCCD) is working together with the Washington Department of Ecology (DOE) to offer water right holders in Kittitas County an opportunity to receive cost share funds to install source water measuring devices.   These devices are required by RCW 90.03.360, Controlling works and measuring devices -- Metering of diversions -- Impact on fish stock.  This is part of the state Water Code, Chapter 90.03 RCW, which was substantially revised in 1993.  The 1993 revisions require measuring for all surface water diversions.  The DOE must require measuring as a condition for all new surface water right permits and for existing water rights that meet at least one of the following criteria:

·          Surface water diversions greater than one cubic feet of water per second, or

·          Diversions and withdrawals from surface and ground water sources that support fish stocks classified as critical or depressed by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

 

Water meter cost share program

 

How to apply for cost share funds

The KCCD is accepting applications for this program.  You may pick up an application at the KCCD office or download it here.  The application must be for an established water right . Application Instructions

If you are unsure what type of measuring device would fit your situation, contact the KCCD for a consultation.  In addition, the KCCD offers engineering assistance to ensure proper placement of the measuring device.

Cost share available includes up to 85% on source water measuring devices, and 100% cost share on associated telemetry equipment. The telemetry equipment could include, for example, a radiolink or phone line to connect your home computer to the water measuring device.