April 1 deadline is approaching for flow meter compliance forms and monthly readings. Legal counsel is invited to the April 21, 2026 meeting to review the enforcement policy, and staff expects to report compliance rates and discuss next steps. Landowners may qualify for up to $500 in County reimbursement for meter installation, but some applications have been returned incomplete.
The meeting clarified that the GSA maintains $25,000 in its account while its project funding resides with the Water District, which transfers money monthly for approved expenses. Staff emphasized the April 1, 2026 metering compliance deadline, with Mailing #4 going out the next day and a County rebate available through June 30, 2026. The draft 2025 Annual Report showed localized groundwater declines after a dry year with only 8 inches of rainfall.
The Board discussed the April 1, 2026 deadline for mandatory flow meter installation and compliance documentation, with a mailing campaign planned to inform landowners. Groundwater monitoring showed stable basin conditions, with 37 of 40 wells measured in Q4 2025, and a new trend monitoring program being developed. The Board elected 2026 officers and welcomed a new full director.
The basin previewed a new quarterly groundwater trend monitoring approach using simplified visual reports tracking 8 key wells, intended to make it easier to understand trends. The Q3 2025 monitoring showed overall basin stability. The well metering ordinance implementation continues, with the April 1, 2026 meter reading start date approaching, while enforcement procedures are being developed for the small percentage of delinquent well registrations.
The board clarified that existing flow meters can be calibrated through on-site field accuracy testing using ultrasonic reference meters rather than requiring removal and manufacturer testing. A third communication mailing to all landowners was approved for November, including updated calibration guidance and expanded service provider resources. The board also approved a $65,000 groundwater monitoring program for 2026 to continue quarterly well monitoring across 40 locations.
