CCWA Surplus Water Transfer With Western Districts

The Central Coast Water Authority negotiated a 2026 Surplus Water Program transfer agreement with the Western Districts, enabling the City of Santa Barbara to sell 2,500 acre-feet of surplus carryover water stored in San Luis Reservoir at $400 per acre-foot. The program is intended to reduce the risk of reservoir spill while generating revenue from excess supplies.

Document date · July 16, 2026

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

$400/acre-foot for 2,500 acre-feet

Contract type

OTHER

Contract term

2026 Surplus Water Program period (exact dates not specified)

Document type

StaffReport

Source document

City of Santa Barbara Water Resources Department Staff Report Water Agencies Update: COMB, CCWA, and CCRB 2026-07-16

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the government contract by City of Santa Barbara - Water?

Western Districts was awarded this government contract by City of Santa Barbara - Water, as recorded on July 16, 2026. The contract value is $400/acre-foot for 2,500 acre-feet.

How much is the Western Districts contract with City of Santa Barbara - Water worth?

The Western Districts contract with City of Santa Barbara - Water is valued at $400/acre-foot for 2,500 acre-feet.

What type of contract is this?

This is a government contract, documented as a staffreport record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in City of Santa Barbara Water Resources Department Staff Report Water Agencies Update: COMB, CCWA, and CCRB 2026-07-16 (StaffReport), dated July 16, 2026 from City of Santa Barbara - Water. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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