Byron, CA (March 18, 2025) – The Byron-Bethany Irrigation District (“BBID” or “District”) has a positive update for its customers regarding California’s current water supply conditions. As of mid-March, California’s snowpack and reservoir conditions are in relatively good shape:
- Statewide snowpack: 89% of the April 1 average; 92% of normal to date
- Northern Sierra snowpack: 99% of April 1 Average; 102% of normal to date
- Central Sierra snowpack: 80% of April 1 Average; 84% of normal to date
- Southern Sierra snowpack: 81% of April 1 Average; 84% of normal to date
Major reservoirs across the state are at or above historical levels. San Luis Reservoir, a critical storage facility for both state and federal water projects, is at 87% of capacity and 103% of historical average. Other major Northern California reservoirs are ranging from 111-123% of average.
The Bureau of Reclamation announced its initial Central Valley Project 2025 allocation on February 21, 2025, at 35% for South-of-Delta agricultural contractors, including BBID, and 75% for municipal and industrial users. Further increases are possible due to additional precipitation, improving snowpack, and overall positive hydrological conditions.
Given these favorable conditions and the current allocation levels, BBID does not anticipate any curtailments for the 2025 water year.
“The current water outlook reflects a significant improvement from recent drought years,” said BBID General Manager Ed Pattison. “This positions us well for 2025, allowing our agricultural and municipal customers to move forward with greater certainty.”
The District remains committed to securing all available water supplies and defending its water rights to serve our community, and will provide updates to ensure customers remain well-informed throughout the season.
