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Frequently Asked Questions

Who has rights to the Kern River?

First point users are: The City of Bakersfield, North Kern Water District, Kern Delta Water District
Second point users: Buena Vista Water Storage District
Lower River: Kern County Water Agency
South Fork users: several individuals and private entities with land above Isabella Reservoir

Water in Kern County

Water is the key ingredient to life in Kern County. Everything – from pizza parlors to beauty salons, oil pumps to pistachio farms – needs water to survive and thrive.

Water Fact

Know where your master water shut-off valve is located. This could save water and prevent damage to your home.