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# SWP Statewide allocation

Allocation announcements, as they land

_Data through May 1, 2026 · source last checked Aug 13, 2026 · page revised Jul 26, 2026_

> Current allocation: 45%, as announced May 1, 2026.

SWP statewide allocation rose to 45% on May 1, up 15 percentage points from the 30% announced in January.

## The numbers

| Announced | Allocation |
| --- | --- |
| May 1, 2026 | 45% |
| Jan 1, 2026 | 30% |

## About this data

- Source: California Department of Water Resources, State Water Project allocation
- Series: Allocation as a percent of contract supply
- Geography: California
- Unit: %
- Last observation: May 1, 2026
- Update frequency: As announced, a few times per season

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