1. 2026 Groundwater Service Charge Set at $200 per Acre-Foot
The Board approved setting the groundwater service charge at $200 per acre-foot for 2026, up from $175 previously. This rate helps pay for State Water Project contract costs that benefit all users in the district. The Board can adjust this rate later in the year (typically April/May during budget review) if conditions change, but it cannot exceed $200 unless the Board takes future action to reset the maximum. Staff noted this increase reflects the current 10% State Water Project allocation and high fixed operation costs.
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