Adoption of Replenishment Assessment Charge Rates for Fiscal Years 2026-2027 for the East Whitewater River, West Whitewater River and Mission Creek Subbasin
Summary
SCH Number
2026051085
Public Agency
Coachella Valley Water District
(CVWD)
Document Title
Adoption of Replenishment Assessment Charge Rates for Fiscal Years 2026-2027 for the East Whitewater River, West Whitewater River and Mission Creek Subbasin
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/28/2026
Document Description
The Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) manages three groundwater replenishment programs for the groundwater basins that underlie the Coachella Valley. Of the three Replenishment Assessment Charge (RAC) programs, CVWD and the Desert Water Agency jointly manage the Mission Creek Subbasin and the western portion of the Whitewater River Subbasin. CVWD independently manages the eastern portion of the Whitewater River Subbasin. Imported water is used to recharge these groundwater basins; and groundwater RACs are assessed on all groundwater producers who use more than 25 acre-feet of water in any given year. The funds collected are used to pay for specific costs and charges associated with importing water and recharging the groundwater basins.
The 2026/2027 Engineer’s Report on Water Supply and Replenishment Assessment describes the condition of the groundwater supplies, the need for replenishment, recommendations for replenishment programs, and the RAC for each of the three Areas of Benefit (AOB) managed by CVWD within the Coachella Valley in Riverside County. This report was presented to CVWD's Board of Directors on April 28, 2026, in accordance with Chapter 7, Sections 31630 through 31639 of the California Water Code.
On May 27, 2026, CVWD's Board of Directors approved levying a RAC fee change for the West Whitewater River Subbasin AOB, East Whitewater River Subbasin AOB, and Mission Creek Subbasin AOB for fiscal year (FY) 2026-2027.
Contact Information
Name
Ivory Reyburn
Agency Name
Coachella Valley Water District
Job Title
Water Resources Program Supervisor
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Counties
Imperial, Riverside, San Diego
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
Coachella Valley Water District Service Area
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
State CEQA Guidelines: §15273
Reasons for Exemption
State CEQA Guidelines §15273 (Rates, Tolls, Fares, and Charges) statutory exemption allows for the establishment and modification of rates, tolls, fares and charges by a public agency for the purpose of 1) meeting operating expenses, including employee wage rates and fringe benefits, (2) purchasing or leasing supplies, equipment, or materials, (3) meeting financial reserve needs and requirements, (4) and obtaining funds for capital projects necessary to maintain service within existing service areas.
Exempt Status
Other
Type, Section or Code
State CEQA Guideline §15061(b)(3)
Reasons for Exemption
State CEQA Guidelines §15061(b)(3) (Review for Exemption) states an activity is covered by the common sense exemption where CEQA applies only to a project and where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility the activity may have a significant effect on the environment.
County Clerks
Imperial, Riverside, San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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