What are the Priority 1, Priority 2, None, and De-Designated Categories?
CV-SALTS used nitrate levels in the upper zone of groundwater subbasins to identify which areas should be addressed first under the Nitrate Control Program (NCP). Subbasins were grouped into categories based on the level of concern, as outlined below.
Note: All dollar amounts shown are per irrigated acre.
Priority 1
$4.98/acre
Priority 2
$6.03/acre
None
$3.90/acre
De-Designated
$3.81/acre