California Announces 10% Water Supply to Start the New Water Year

California announces 10% water supply to start the new water year

The Department of Water Resources said Monday the State Water Project will supply 10% of the water that local agencies requested for the new water year.

California's State Water Project starts 2026 with 10% allocation

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) has announced an initial State Water Project allocation of 10 percent for the 2026 water year. This allocation impacts 29 public water agencies that serve 27 million Californians and 750,000 acres of farmland.

State Water Project Allocation Set at 10%

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Department of Water Resources announced its initial State Water Project allocation of 10 percent of requested supplies for the new water year.  This allocation represents the first water supply forecast of the season for the 29 public water agencies served by the SWP which provides water to 27 million Californians and 750,000 acres of farmland. “Recent history has shown us that anything can happen during a California win…