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          Kern Delta Water District was formed in December of 1965 under Division 13 of the State Water Code for the purposes of protecting the Kern River Water Rights serving certain lands within the District.  Although the District was formed in a relatively recent period of time, the systems of canals that provide services to customers have existed since the late 1800's. 

          Kern Delta currently serves State and Kern River Water to approximately 90,000 acres through five different water rights:  Kern Island, Buena Vista, Stine, Farmers, and Eastside Canals.  The total length of these canals is approximately 126 miles.  Kern Delta also contracts with the Kern County Water Agency for State Project Water.