They're not officially calling it a drought, but Kennewick Irrigation District officials say they're prepared to utilize their drought plans to ensure water will be delivered when and where it's needed, if necessary.

Monday afternoon, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation released it's final report on the total water supply  that will be made available to irrigation districts in the Yakima Basin, including KID.  Kennewick Irrigation District says they will get 73% of it's maximum allotment.

Officials have not immediately said there will be cutbacks or limitations on watering, but it sounds like it could be close.  According to the District:

"K.I.D.’s extensive drought plan includes steps to ensure that all customers will receive water based upon availability and upon priority."

Officials say extensive preparations over the years will help ensure the maximum efficiency in water delivery; and numerous repairs and upgrades will minimize the amount of water lost in transit through canals and pipes.  Although only 73% of the districts normal allocation will be made in 2015, the district should be able to deliver virtually all of that water where it needs to go.

KID officials say they've learned from watching extensive droughts in California and other areas, where some irrigation districts did not have drought plans in place.  KID's plan potentially includes practices for procuring possible additional water supplies.

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