California Sets Initial State Water Project Allocation at 10% After Beneficial Rainfall

California is beginning the annual water planning process for the upcoming year with a conservative estimate of the water it will deliver across the state, while noting that the recent wet weather is helping out, authorities said Monday.

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, which runs from Oct. 1 through Sep. 30, saying the low starting percentage reflects current hydrological conditions, existing reservoir storage, and an assumption of dry conditions through the rest of the year.