Water Shortage Contingency Plan Level One Declared
At the July 26th meeting of the West Basin Municipal Water District Board of Directors, the Board activated its Water Shortage Contingency Plan and declared water Shortage Level One for the service area which covers nearly one million people in 17 cities and unincorporated areas in Los Angeles Cou...
Read MoreWest Basin Adopts Urban Water Management Plan
The West Basin Municipal Water District (West Basin) Board of Directors approved the District’s 2020 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP), a strategic water resources planning guide that demonstrates West Basin’s ability to provide reliable water supplies to the region for the next 25 years. Re...
Read MoreTwo West Basin Teams Win Solar Cup Boat Competition Honors
Two West Basin Teams Win Solar Cup Boat Competition Honors Tue, 06/15/2021 - 3:59pm Solar Cup is the world’s largest high school solar boat building and racing competition. More than 300 students from 16 high schools throughout the region participated in the virtual 2021 Solar Cup Competition,...
Read MoreWest Basin Draft 2020 UWMP Available for Public Review
West Basin's draft 2020 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) and draft 2021 Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP) are now available for public review, as required by the California Urban Water Management Planning Act. Both documents are available for review here. A public hearing is scheduled to b...
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Student Winners Announced for 2021 Water is Life Art Contest
West Basin Municipal Water District announced the winners of its 2021 Water is Life student art contest. Local student artists created inspiring artwork that encourage others to conserve and use water more efficiently, especially important as California is facing drought conditions. Read press relea...
Read MoreNotice Of Public Hearing: West Basin Municipal Water District Water Standby Charge
West Basin Municipal Water District (West Basin) continues to expand its water recycling program. The program’s projects increase the supply of drinking water to property owners within West Basin’s service area by using recycled water for non-drinking water purposes (e.g., irrigation, parks, i...
Read MoreBoard President Williams on Support for Asian American and Pacific Islander Communities
West Basin Board President Harold C. Williams, P.E., MSCE issues the following statement: “The West Basin Municipal Water District stands in solidarity with the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities facing hate and violence. There is no place for racism in our society. We must creat...
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General Manager Discusses the Science and Value of Recycled Water on Environmental Radio Show
West Basin General Manager Patrick Sheilds spoke with Go Green Radio Host Jill Buck for a discussion on recycled water in the Los Angeles area on April 30. Listen....
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Earth Day 2021
Click here for the full article Cited Links Free Rain Barrels Money and Water-Saving Rebates Free Workshops Free Kitchen Appliances and Rebates Water Bottle Filling Station Grants Partner Rebates...
Read MorePublic Notice: Urban Water Management Plan Public Hearing June 10
As required by the Urban Water Management Planning Act, West Basin is in the process of preparing its 2020 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) and 2021 Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP). In addition, WBMWD is preparing an appendix to both the 2015 UWMP and 2020 UWMP to demonstrate consistency ...
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