West Basin Board Appoints E.J. Caldwell as General Manager
June 29, 2023 The West Basin Municipal Water District (West Basin) Board of Directors announces the appointment of Edward J. (E.J.) Caldwell as general manager. As the District’s chief executive, he will oversee a staff of more than 50 employees, and an agency that serves nearly one million peo...
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New Water Bottle Filling Station in the Service Area
June 27, 2023 West Basin Municipal Water District’s Water Bottle Filling Station Grant Program supports local schools, parks, and community organizations in installing water bottle filling stations. The program provides access to clean, refreshing water while reducing single-use plastic waste. ...
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New Goods and Services Bidding System Starting July 3
June 22, 2023 Effective July 3, 2023, the West Basin Municipal Water District will transition to the fully automated, web-based electronic bidding and vendor management system, OpenGov. This is how the District procures goods and services. To sign up for bidding opportunities and track solic...
Read MoreWest Basin Announces Funding for Grass Replacement+ Program Now Available
June 21, 2023 Eligible applicants in underserved communities can receive a free landscape design, tree, and $5/sq. ft. rebate to replace grass with a water-efficient garden West Basin Municipal Water District (West Basin) announced that a new round of funding for the Grass Replacement+ Program (Gr...
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West Basin Hosts 2023 Water Issues Forum
May 5, 2023 The West Basin Municipal Water District hosted a water issues forum for elected officials and representatives to engage directly with its urban water managers and hear first-hand about the key issues facing our communities and the water industry. The May 5th event, held at the Distric...
Read MoreWest Basin Board Announces Water is Life Student Art Contest Winners
April 25, 2023 Students from Palos Verdes, El Segundo and Culver City take home top prizes The West Basin Municipal Water District (West Basin) Board of Directors announced the grand prize winners and honorable mentions of this year’s Water is Life student art contest. West Basin received more t...
Read MoreWest Basin Board Announces Legislators of the Year
March 21, 2023 State and Federal Awardees Recognized for their Advocacy on California Water Issues The West Basin Municipal Water District (West Basin) Board of Directors announced its Legislator of the Year awardees. This award recognizes legislators who have been influential in advocating for an...
Read MoreBudget Workshops Announced for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Planning
March 1, 2023 To ensure a thorough and transparent process when developing budget for the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 (FY23-24), West Basin will host a series of public budget planning workshops presented by staff to the West Basin Board of Directors. Budget Workshop Dates Wed., March 15, 2023,...
Read MoreNew Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Program Development Underway – Call for Water Use Data
Beginning in February 2023, West Basin will be reaching out to service area water retailers and businesses to share water use data that will inform the development of a future Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional (CII) sector-focused program. Interested participants will receive valuable insigh...
Read MoreWater Lab 2023 Class and Tour Schedule Announced
West Basin’s 2023 Water Lab Program Offers Community Classes, Facility Tours and Q&A Sessions West Basin Municipal Water District announced its schedule of 2023 offerings for its free community education program, “Water Lab.” Through classes, water recycling facility tours, and “chat...
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