Water Supply Chain- information?

[JayDubP]

I have more questions than answers and the more the learn, the more confused I am.

Is there a source that publishes a report on how and where water is purchased, resold and used ?

Something that tracks water from the first purchaser to the end user-- with data on each purchaser in the supply chain with both quantity and prices (how much they buy, how much is resold, to each type of user, and the purchaser's name if not an end user).

For example: my water district (EBMUD in the east SF Bay Area) justified a price increase by stating EBMUD had received a price increase for the water EBMUD purchases from the Kern Water District (Bank?). And my reading I noticed there are a lot of water resellers in CA but not much information on their activity.

I see disputes on what % is used by agriculture (some reports exclude water that is put back into the environment)-- so I am wondering how accurate is any of the use data?

then I read a brief article that stated DWR does not have the authority to require water districts and resellers to report anything to DWR.. is that true?


Thanks,

Jim

[Darian]

Try the following link for starters:

http://www.water.ca.gov/watertransfers/

When you've read all that interests you there, Google "water transfers" and a whole world will open up for you. Lots of websites and NGO's out there trying to solve our water situation. Too many for me....

[Darian]

In case you're not familiar with this NGO, check out the link for info on water transfers in CA:

http://www.watereducation.org/transfers

Lots more info on other water issues as well.

[Darian]

JayDubP,.... This is another update providing a link to an article describing guidelines for implementing groundwater laws designed to regulate pumping by Growers. Check it out:

http://californiawaterblog.com/2015/08/26/guidance-for-putting-new-groundwater-law-on-the-ground/

It seems like proposed changes and proposals for everything to remain unchanged come up daily. One thing's certain, change is on the way. Whether it's going to be beneficial to everyone or the favored few is the real question and based on past history, it's likely to be the latter. For additional perspective, read the post in this forum by Mike McKenzie concerning the latest proposed federal legislation by our two Senators. At this point you should have some idea of the situation and the answer(s) to your questions. IMO, it's interesting subject matter but makes me realize how little influence individuals have on the process unless you're a wealthy contributor.

Sorry.... Once again I'm drifting into cynicism....