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Cost of Service Study

August 24, 2026

Cost of Services Study FY 2027 Important Document: Cost of Service Study FY 2027 The Carpinteria Groundwater Sustainability Agency conducted a Cost of Service Study to determine fair and equitable water rates for users of the Carpinteria Groundwater Basin for FY 2027. This study outlines overall water demand, crop estimates and methodologies used to estimate […]

Carpinteria Basin Well Owners Still Have Time to Register Wells, Install Flowmeters

May 12, 2026

Carpinteria Basin Well Owners Still Have Time to Register Wells, Install Flowmeters The Carpinteria Groundwater Sustainability Agency (CGSA) has extended the deadline for well owners to register their wells and install approved flowmeters. Well owners are encouraged to start the process now to allow time to complete registration before July 31, 2026. The extension provides […]

Proposed Groundwater Sustainability Agency Fee for FY 2027

April 22, 2026

Proposed Groundwater Sustainability Agency Fee for FY 2027 Important Links: Proposition 218 Notice (PDF) | Cost of Service Study (PDF) | Letter from CGSA Executive Director (PDF) The Carpinteria Groundwater Sustainability Agency (CGSA) is committed to protecting and sustainably managing the Carpinteria Groundwater Basin and recognizes the Basin as one of our community’s most important […]

The Future of Sustainable Groundwater Management in Carpinteria – CVN Article, August 15, 2024

August 13, 2024

The Future of Sustainable Groundwater Management in Carpinteria – CVN Article, August 15, 2024 Written by: Robert McDonald, Executive Director of the CGSA Throughout California, groundwater sustainability agencies (GSAs) are working on developing policies and programs that will allow for their groundwater basins to meet the state’s requirements outlined in the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act […]

CGSA Cost of Service Study FY2025-2026

June 3, 2024

The proposed fee structure methodology uses irrigation application rates that are calculated for FY 22 and FY 23 using parcels with known water use and crop type. These application rates are then applied to each parcel’s crop acreage to determine the total crop water needed for that parcel. The parcel’s delivered utility water (measured by […]