Kern County Water Agency

Government AdministrationCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees

The Kern County Water Agency is a government entity established in 1961 to act as the local contracting authority for the State Water Project. Based in Bakersfield, California, the agency undertakes a broad range of water management functions, including water quality oversight, flood control, and groundwater operations, with the goal of preserving and enhancing Kern County’s water supply to support the regional economy. Its work addresses variability in water availability driven by drought, regulatory changes in the Sacramento–San Joaquin Delta, and growing demand on the state’s water system, focusing on making efficient use of existing supplies and protecting them from external threats. Serving as a regional public agency, it collaborates within the broader water management landscape to develop technical, administrative, policy, and financial solutions in pursuit of reliable water resources for its service area. A recent development noted in the public record is the appointment of a new general manager in late 2025, reflecting ongoing executive leadership changes within the agency.

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