Harvest at Dixon has been working closely with the City and regional water agencies to identify the most appropriate and sustainable water supply to serve future residents. This isn’t a one-size-fits-all decision. It requires technical studies, regional coordination, and long-term planning.
As part of the analysis, a variety of options have been evaluated.
These include using the same aquifers that currently provide domestic water service in the area, as well as exploring access to a much deeper groundwater source.
In recent years, several regional water agencies have drilled exploratory wells into deeper aquifers, in some cases reaching depths of up to 2,500 feet. Early findings indicate that water quality and available supply at those depths can be superior to what’s typically found in shallower aquifers.
Importantly, these deeper aquifers are geologically separated from the shallower groundwater sources commonly used by the agricultural community. That separation helps minimize the potential for impacts to existing agricultural wells, since the water supplies are not directly connected.
There is also regional precedent for this approach.
The City of Vacaville has been installing municipal wells into deeper aquifers as part of its long-term water reliability strategy. By diversifying its water portfolio in this way, Vacaville is increasing available supply while reducing the need for treatment associated with certain impurities found in shallower groundwater.
As planning continues, the goal remains clear: identify a water solution that is reliable, sustainable, protective of existing users, and supportive of Dixon’s long-term future.
