CVP South of Delta Agricultural allocation

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Page Note:

The Central Valley Project (CVP) allocates surface water to agricultural contractors in California's Central Valley. This page tracks the annual allocation percentage announced for CVP South of Delta agricultural customers.

What you're seeing:

• Current allocation: 25% as of May 19, 2026
• Timeline: Allocations are announced incrementally throughout the water year (typically starting January) as hydrologic conditions become clearer
• Data source: Official CVP allocation announcements from the Bureau of Reclamation

Why it matters: South of Delta agricultural customers depend on CVP water for irrigation. Allocation percentages indicate how much of each contractor's contracted water entitlement they'll actually receive that year. Lower allocations (like 25%) signal water scarcity; higher allocations (50%+) indicate more water availability.

How to interpret:

• 0–25%: Severe drought conditions; groundwater reliance required
• 26–50%: Moderate scarcity; supplemental sources needed
• 50%+: Near-normal water availability
• 100%: Full allocation; normal water year

Allocations typically increase or stabilize as the water year progresses and spring runoff is measured.

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