1. 2026 Water Allocation Sits at ~67% vs. the 75% Allocation Set in May; Recovery Wells Shut Off The district's current effective allocation is approximately 67% (based on water-user subscriptions), compared to the 75% allocation set in May (45% SWP / 30% supplemental). A strong early-return incentive program brought back roughly 24,000 acre-feet by mid-June and another 1,800 acre-feet shortly after, allowing the district to shut off its recovery wells at the water bank and Pioneer and rely primarily on surface water. Growers should note that the early-return program was a major success and directly reduced the district's need for costly groundwater recovery.
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