Acre-Foot of Water

Acre-Foot of Water

$8.50

An acre-foot of water is a unit of volume equal to 325,851 gallons, commonly traded in water markets for agricultural, municipal, or industrial use, with prices varying widely by region, availability, and drought conditions.

Estimated value as of 2026 路 Source: https://aquaoso.com/water-trends/california-agricultural-water-prices/

Fun Fact

Federal project water costs as little as $40 per acre-foot, while spot market prices during droughts can exceed $1,000鈥攐ver 25 times higher.

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Price History

1998$162010$3.002013$1512014$8.502015$122016$4.252021$6.862024$5202026$8.50

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