Rancho Water receives the Innovative Project of the Year Award at the CSDA conference. From left to right, Neil McCormick (CSDA), Vanessa Gonzales (CSDA), Dan Ruiz (Rancho Water), Danielle Coats (Rancho Water), John Rossi (Rancho Water). Valley News/Courtesy photo
TEMECULA — The Rancho California Water District (Rancho Water/District) was this year’s recipient of the Innovative Project of the Year Award from the California Special Districts Association (CSDA) for its development of an innovative well depth measurement system (WDMS). The award was presented at the CSDA Annual Conference and Exhibitor Showcase in Indian Wells, California on Sept. 11, 2024.Rancho Water’s WDMS is a groundbreaking system that significantly improves upon traditional well depth measurement methods – an important tool for monitoring water levels in drought-prone California. Traditional practices, such as manual sounding, require significant human labor, are susceptible to inaccuracies, and necessitate frequent maintenance. The WDMS, developed by Rancho Water's E
