This notice regards:
Items to Note
2026 Central Valley Project Allocation Increase
On October 27, 2026, the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) announced an updated allocation of 31% for Westlands Water District (District) and other south-of-Delta Central Valley Project (CVP) irrigation water service and repayment contractors, up from 28%.
General Manager Allison Febbo issued the following statement:
“We are grateful to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) for this additional allocation and for listening to the needs of our growers. We appreciate Reclamation’s leadership, its continued partnership with Westlands Water District, and its commitment to finding solutions that improve water availability for the farms and communities that depend on it. This decision demonstrates the value of a strong working relationship, operational flexibility, and sound science in managing California’s water supplies.
While allocation increases this late in the water year are unusual, the latest hydrologic data shows there is water available in our reservoirs that can be put to beneficial use now. Making that water available to growers is a prudent and responsible decision, particularly with the potential for an El Niño-driven wet winter ahead. Delivering available surface water now also helps advance the goals of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) by reducing the need for groundwater pumping and preserving critical groundwater reserves for future dry years. This is exactly the kind of thoughtful, science-based water management that supports both our agricultural communities and California’s long-term water sustainability goals.
For our growers, every additional acre-foot matters. This increase will help family farmers maintain agricultural operations, protect jobs, and reduce reliance on groundwater. We thank Reclamation for its responsiveness and thoughtful approach to this decision and look forward to continuing our partnership to improve water supply reliability for the San Joaquin Valley.”
Allocation Adjustment Window
As a reminder, water users receiving an allocation will have seven (7) business days from the date the allocation is posted to their account to notify the District if they wish to return any portion of the allocated water. The deadline for allocations posted on October 27, 2026, is November 5, 2026, by close of business. Allocations not returned within that period will remain assigned to the account. Returned water will be reallocated by the District, and any reallocated water will be considered final and may not be returned. If you have any questions regarding your allocation, please contact Customer Accounting at (559) 241-6250 or customeraccounting@wwd.ca.gov.
No. 823