Irrigation Infrastructure and Modernization – Setting a Baseline Estimates of Irrigation Water Conveyance Infrastructure Extents and Composition and the Potential Water, Energy, and Economic Benefits of Modernization in the Western U.S.

Summary

Water delivery for irrigation in the Western U.S. relies heavily on aging, century-old infrastructure, leading to significant water loss and inefficiencies. This report establishes a baseline by quantifying the extent and composition of irrigation infrastructure to inform nationwide modernization planning and accelerate the upgrade pace. While modernization is in progress, its current slow pace means it would take 167 years to update all earthen canals, highlighting the need for accelerated investment to unlock significant economic and resource benefits.

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