Kern County Grand Jury • 2021-2022

Report: Cawelo Water District

Published: November 03, 2021 12 pages
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Findings and Recommendations 3 findings

F1
The only measurable, sustainable, and reliable source of District surface water is produced water from the two oil production companies.
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R1
The District should investigate if more produced water is available from current or additional oil field production companies. (Finding F1)
F2
The District will need an additional supply of surface water if drought conditions continue.
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R2
The District should seek to find additional water to offset any shortages before the next water year. (Finding F2)
F3
Resolving the disagreement between the District and the City would be beneficial. COMMENTS: The 2021-2022 Kern County Grand Jury would like to thank the staff at Cawelo Water District for their willingness to furnish the information as requested. We would also like to thank the Regional Board staff and City officials for assisting in gathering information contained in this report. The Grand Jury would like to commend the Cawelo Water District for operating a well- functioning organization.
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R3
Negotiations with the City should commence before the next water season, reminding the City of the participation of the District in the acquisition of the Tenneco water rights. (Finding F3) NOTES: • The Cawelo Water District should post a copy of this report where it will be available for public review. • Persons wishing to receive an email notification of newly released reports may sign up at: www.kerncounty.com/grandjury • Present and past Kern County Grand Jury Final Reports and Responses can be accessed on the Kern County Grand Jury website: www.kerncounty.com/grandjury RESPONSES ARE REQUIRED PURSUANT TO CAL. PENAL CODE § 933, SUBD. (C) AND 933.05 WITHIN 90 DAYS TO: PRESIDING JUDGE KERN COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT 1415 TRUXTUN AVENUE, SUITE 212 BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301  TRUXTUN AVENUE, SUITE 600 BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301 Reports issued by the Grand Jury do not identify individuals interviewed. Cal. Penal Code § 929 requires that reports of the Grand Jury not contain the name of any person or facts leading to the identity of any person who provides information to the Grand Jury

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Bakersfield City
Cawelo Water District Special District