The state Department of Water Resources announced an initial allocation of 10% of requested supplies for the State Water Project in the new water year, saying the low starting percentage reflects current hydrological conditions, existing reservoir storage, and an assumption of dry conditions through the rest of the year.
"Recent history has shown us that anything can happen during a California winter, so it's important that our early season allocation for the State Water Project is conservative," said DWR director Karla Nemeth in a press statement.
The DWR said the wet season is off to a good start, with beneficial rain falling across Northern and Southern California, and reservoir is a healthy 114% of average for this time of year. The SWP's largest reservoir, Lake Oroville, currently stands at 100% of average storage.
"Traditionally our wettest months are yet to come, said Nemeth. "With improvements to forecasting and science, we are better prepared to capture water supply during wet periods if Mother Nature delivers."
The final SWP allocation percentage is typically determined in late spring, near the end of the season in May or June, the DWP said.
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