Kern River Flow Ending July 31 | Bakersfield News

Bakersfield is shutting off the Kern River’s main flow by July 31st after using every drop of its limited supply—yes, even beyond what’s needed for drinking and contracts—to keep the river running since April. With no extra water available and unpredictable annual supplies, the city’s gradual shutdown aims to return the river to its natural dry state. But don’t worry—some water will still trickle through key sections, including past Chester Avenue to Calloway Pool, thanks to city reserves and regional partnerships, keeping the river alive through September. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d43e3f92d6412f46