Improvements in reservoir storage and spring runoff conditions have contributed to a modest increase in water allocation for westside farmers [in the San Joaquin Valley], the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation announced Tuesday. The allocation has risen to 25% for the south-of-Delta contractors, up from a 20% allocation issued in March. Also receiving a boost in allocations are municipal and Industrial water service and repayment contractors. Their allocation increased from 70% to 75% of their historic use. … Westlands Water District General Manager Allison Febbo said in a statement that while farmers appreciate the additional supply of water, the system still falls short of capturing and storing water.

Other Central Valley Project news:

• GVWire (Fresno, Calif.): Westlands calls 25% federal water allocation ‘disappointing’
• The SJV Sun (Fresno, Calif.): Westlands: Water allocation update “disappointing”
• Bureau of Reclamation: News release: Reclamation increases Central Valley Project 2026 water supply allocations for south-of-Delta contractors
• Westlands Water District: News release: Westlands Water District responds to updated Central Valley Project allocation