Financial Assistance

SBX7 7 states that on and after July 1, 2016, an urban retail water supplier is not eligible for a State water grant or loan unless the supplier complies with the law. On and after July 1, 2013, an agricultural water supplier is not eligible for a water grant or loan awarded or administered by the state unless the supplier complies with the law. These section of law are in addition to requirements contained in AB 1420 and AB 2572.

AB 2572 Water Meter Compliance Requirements

Water Code Sections 525-529.7 limit the ability of water purveyors, both agricultural and urban, from receiving State grant and loan funds if metering requirements are not met. These laws apply to State Water Project contractors, Central Valley Project contractors, local, community, and private water suppliers. These sections of law are in addition to requirements contained in AB 1420 and SBX7 7.

Compliance with AB 1420 Requirements

For details, please review these documents:

AB 1420 Compliance

AB 1420 Compliance -Table 1

AB 1420 Compliance -Table 2

AB 1420 Compliance -Table 3

AB 1420 Metering Compliance Form

AB 1420 Compliance - Frequently Asked Questions

AB 1420 Workshop Presentation

Press Release

Proposition 50: The Water Security, Clean Drinking Water, Coastal and Beach Protection Act of 2002

Upcoming Proposition 50 Agricultural Water Use Efficiency Grant Cycle

A new Proposition 50 funding cycle for Agricultural Water Use Efficiency projects is anticipated to be announced in the first half of 2012. Approximately $15 million in grant funding will be available under this funding cycle. A proposal solicitation and application guidelines will be made public and several public workshops will be held for the purpose.

Eligible projects will include:

Agricultural Water Use Efficiency Implementation Projects that result in water savings, increased in‐stream flow, increased water quality, and increased energy efficiency
Agricultural Water Use Efficiency Technical Assistance, Feasibility Studies, Research and Development, Training, Education, Public Outreach, and Pilot projects.

For information, please contact:
Fethi Benjemaa
(916) 651-7025
jemaa@water.ca.gov