Groundwater remains the foundation for agriculture, business and life in the Kings River service area. Almost all water used for domestic, municipal and industrial purposes and portions of agricultural water is pumped from the underground aquifer, resulting in significant groundwater extractions.

KRCD is currently involved in a variety of cooperative efforts to preserve our valley's water resources. Some of these efforts include participation in the McMullin Recharge Group and the North Fork Conjunctive Management Project Group, and monitoring three Groundwater Management Areas.

KRCD also performs extensive groundwater monitoring and publishes annual groundwater reports detailing that year's water table conditions, improvements and results.

Along with KRCD's groundwater activities, there are also extensive efforts being done by numerous regional agencies regarding groundwater management with the goal of providing a balanced and high quality groundwater supply to the residents and water users in the region. The brochure, Groundwater Management in the Kings River Region, highlights these efforts.

Last updated 10-22-08