Operations and Maintenance

The Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Department is specifically charged with: 1) operating and maintaining Central Utah Project (CUP) facilities assigned to the Bonneville Unit and 2) the sale and delivery of CUP water.

CUP facilities are operated and maintained in Duchesne, Wasatch, Summit, Juab, Utah, and Salt Lake counties. The facilities include major storage and regulating reservoirs, smaller diversion features, and interconnecting conveyance systems. Some features are operated under third party contracts with other water agencies.

The sale of project water includes the administration of water sales contracts with municipalities, water districts, irrigation companies, and individuals. The delivery of CUP water involves water supply coordination with the District's contract holders while maintaining compliance with state water right laws and Reclamation Reform Act regulations.

Fulfilling District O&M responsibilities requires extensive involvement with multiple federal, state, local, and private organizations in addition to the general citizenry. The O&M Department also receives technical assistance from the Engineering Department to meet these responsibilities. Efforts by the O&M Department are centered in trying to best accommodate the public interest in a safe, efficient, and fiscally-responsible manner.