Each year, Santa Ynez River Water Conservation District hires an independent rate consultant to prepare a Rate Study Report for the Board of Directors to use when determining groundwater production rates per zone for the upcoming fiscal year, in compliance with Proposition 26.

May 15, 2026:  Released for public review - 2026 Rate Study Report for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, Public Review Draft, dated May 12, 2026

2026 Rate Study Report for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, Public Review Draft, dated May 12, 2026

 

In accordance with Santa Ynez River Water Conservation District Ordinance 2026-01: Groundwater Charge Ordinance, approved and adopted May 15, 2026 (link to document is provided below), no later than the 30th day before the hearing on the annual rate study,  the annual rate study is published on the District's website and a copy made available for public inspection at the District office. 

ORDINANCE NO. 2026-01: Groundwater Charge Ordinance, Approved and Adopted May 15, 2026

 

On June 15, 2026 (or later but no later than June 30, 2026):  Public Hearing on the rate study will be held.  The next regular meeting of the Board of Directors is scheduled for June 15, 2026.