West Basin Municipal Water District

Honoring the Labor that Sustains Our Water 💧👷‍♂️💼

This Labor Day, we salute the hardworking men and women who dedicate themselves to maintaining our water systems day in and day out. Their commitment ensures clean, safe water flows to every home and business in our community.

From treatment plant operators to engineers and technicians, your labor is essential to our mission of delivering quality water service. Thank you for your dedication and expertise!

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸💙

Our offices will be closed on Monday, September 2nd, and will reopen on Tuesday, September 3rd.

We love supporting our community events and spreading the word about water use efficiency! West Basin recently attended the El Segundo Main Street Car Show, Culver City - Local Government Summer Sunset Music Series, and South Coast Botanic Garden Sunset Series.

At the City of El Segundo - Government Main Street Car Show, West Basin Municipal Water District Division IV Director Scott Houston presented the West Basin Municipal Water District Sponsor Award to Steve Toshiyuki of Los Angeles for his 1959 Fiat 600 Multipla.

We hope to see you at our next community event or educational class! Know Your H2O: New Indoor & Outdoor Water Saving Technologies & Strategies is being held on Wednesday, September 11th from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Join us by registering on our website: www.westbasin.org/Know-Your-H2O

Ever wonder where does our drinking water come from now and where will it come from in the future? Our Know Your H2O class on Wednesday, September 11th will provide a lively discussion and demonstrations of emerging indoor and outdoor devices that can help you save money and save our current limited water supplies. You’ll also be introduced to some of the innovative and evolving water technologies that are creating new water supplies, such as direct potable reuse, air condensation, solar filtration, fog catchers, desalination, and more.

This class, Know Your H2O: New Indoor & Outdoor Water Saving Technologies & Strategies will be held on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 from 6:00PM - 8:00PM in El Segundo, CA.

Dinner is included (while supplies last)! Spots fill up fast, so be sure to reserve your seat today by signing up on our website at: www.westbasin.org/Know-Your-H2O

Know Your H2O is a free reoccurring water education class sharing the latest industry news and standards on current water topics. These discussions are led by industry experts and are free to attend!

Know Your H2O Classes How well do you know your H2O? Take an in-depth look into one of life's most important resources by participating in West Basin's Know Your H2O classes to explore water issues that impact you and your community! These classes are an opportunity for service area residents to learn about a wide range....

You could be the winner of a new washer & dryer set! Our grand prize winner at Water Harvest will walk away with a brand-new water-saving water & dryer set! All you have to do is come visit us for a fun-filled day on Saturday, October 5th and enter to win (for free!) ‼️ 🏆

So, mark your calendars and save the date! See you there 🤩

Calling all Palos Verdes residents! 🚨 Firescaping can prepare your home in case of unexpected disasters!

Join our FREE firescaping workshop on Thursday, September 19th to find out how landscaping techniques and native plants can protect your home from wildfires. For more information on this event and to register, visit our website at: www.westbasin.org/firescaping

The Daily Breeze recently reported on the increased risk of fires on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Read the article here: https://www.dailybreeze.com/2024/08/10/peninsula-in-peril-twin-threats-of-landslides-wildfires-put-residents-on-edge/?clearUserState=true

Peninsula in peril: Twin threats of landslides, wildfires put residents on edge Dangerous mix of landslide and wildfire threat puts Palos Verdes Peninsula at risk.

- Cover pools and spas to reduce water loss from evaporation!
When used, solid pool covers can decrease evaporation by more than 90%.

Additionally, turn off or set a timer on water features like fountains that create turbulence and increase evaporation resulting in water lost to wind or splashing.

Send this water tip to someone and help save water this summer!

🚨 FREE Firescaping book for the first 25 guests!🚨 Learn what a fire-resistant landscape can do for your home!

Registration is now open for our FREE firescaping workshop. Please join West Basin Municipal Water District in partnership with
City of Rancho Palos Verdes – Government, California Water Service, and Los Angeles Fire Department to gain an understanding of landscaping techniques and native plants to protect your home from wildfires.

When: Thursday, September 19, 2024 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Where: Ladera Linda Community Center (Multi-Purpose Room)
Address: 32201 Forrestal Dr., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Complimentary dinner included!

Spaces are limited! Please visit the following website to register:

Firescaping | West Basin MWD, CA Please join the West Basin Municipal Water District in partnership with the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, Cal Water Service, and the Los Angeles County Fire Department to gain an understanding of what a fire-resistant landscape can do for your home.

Creating a 30-foot protection zone around your home is crucial for wildfire safety! 🔥

Here's how:
1️⃣Clear dead vegetation and debris within 30 feet.
2️⃣Trim trees and shrubs to create a 10-foot buffer zone.
3️⃣Keep grasses short and well-watered.
4️⃣Remove branches overhanging your roof.
5️⃣Store firewood and propane tanks at least 30 feet away.

Defend your home—take action today! 💪
Learn more at westbasin.org/firescaping🧯

Congratulations to Manhattan Beach Middle School on their brand new water bottle filling station! We appreciate your commitment to sustainability and reducing plastic waste! 🎉 💦 ♻️

If your school is interested in installing a water bottle filling station (grants up to $2,000!!) please visit our website for more information: www.westbasin.org/filling-stations

Pictured (L to R): Manhattan Beach Unified School District Deputy Superintendent Dr. Dawnalyn Murakawa-Leopard, Manhattan Beach Unified School District Board President Cathey Graves, Manhattan Beach Unified School District Board Vice President Wysh Weinstein, Manhattan Beach Middle School Principal Luke Olesiuk, West Basin Board President Desi Alvarez, Manhattan Beach Unified School District Director of Facilities & Maintenance Paul Ruta, and Manhattan Beach Unified School District Director of Operations Ed Jozefecick

City-owned landscapes, parks, and schools in our service area are eligible for West Basin's Public Agency Grass Replacement Rebate Program! Contact your community leader or principal and ask them to apply! 📞

The program provides:
- Rebate incentives starting at $4 per square foot to remove non-essential grass on public property in the West Basin service area
- Eligible projects could receive up to 200,000 square feet for a maximum of a $800,000 rebate value!
- Free professional design assistance to envision a new water saving landscape
- Application assistance to help secure necessary funding for the project

Don't wait, funding is limited! Check for eligibility and apply through our website here: https://www.westbasin.org/public-agency-grass-rebate

Save the date…West Basin's FREE rain barrel program will return in the fall! 🎉

Register for our interest list to secure your spot to receive up to 2 FREE 55-gallon rain barrels ($80 value each)! Here's what to know about our rain barrel program:

- Community members in our service area are eligible (check our website to find out if you are!)
- Utilizing a rain barrel can lower your monthly water bill! 💸
- Our rain barrels are sustainable! They are upcycled from food manufacturing processes. ♻️

Don't wait! Sign up for the interest list today at www.westbasin.org/rain-barrels

Intuit Dome is our newest recycled water customer and boasts one of the largest dual-plumbing water systems in the District and County of Los Angeles! West Basin, with oversight from the Los Angeles County Public Health Department, completed a successful cross-connection test over the span of two days to ensure the recycled water system and the potable, drinking water system are completely separate.

Before we connect to any recycled water site, West Basin performs meticulous testing to ensure the integrity of our recycled water infrastructure. More than 1,000 toilets are connected to recycled water at Intuit Dome, reducing wait times and improving the overall fan experience! We are so excited for this partnership and welcome the Intuit Dome to Inglewood! 🎉 🏀 💧

Photo Credit: Intuit Dome

Join us for Water Harvest 2024! 🎉 💦 Our annual FREE fall festival celebrating water use efficiency and education!

When: Saturday, October 5th from 10:00am - 2:00pm
Where: Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility at 1935 S Hughes Way, El Segundo, CA 90245
What to expect: Fun activities for all ages, interact with local organizations supporting water use efficiency, prizes, giveaways, tours, food, and music!

You won't want to miss this incredible community event - we can't wait to see you there! 😎 Visit www.westbasin.org/water-harvest for more details

Water Harvest | West Basin MWD, CA Saturday, October 5 at the Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility 1935 S. Hughes Way, El Segundo, CA 90245 10 am – 2 pm

Your local public facility can apply for a water bottle filling station! 💧 West Basin offers grants – up to $2,000 maximum per applicant – for the purchase of an indoor, wall-mounted station or an outdoor, pedestal-style station, to public entities within our service area!

If your city facility, school, park, or community center is in need of a water bottle filling station, visit our website at westbasin.org/filling-stations for more details and to verify eligibility.

Today, we are spotlighting our partnership with Hollywood Park CA!

This new property in Inglewood features office space, retail, housing, SoFi Stadium and YouTube Theater! They were connected to our recycled water starting in October of 2022. Since then, Hollywood Park has saved over 900,000 gallons of potable drinking water from being used for irrigation.

We so value your partnership and thank you for being dedicated to water conservation! 🙏 💧

West Basin hosted the South Bay Workforce Investment Board - SBWIB last week for a tour of the Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility. We loved being able to share the wonderful array of careers in the water industry that are available! 💼 💧 Discover the many opportunities this industry has to offer by visiting www.westbasin.org/water-industry-careers

National Water Quality Month calls us to pause and reflect on the significance of water sources, what are crucial not only for humans but also for the diverse inhabitants of ecosystems. This month focuses on maximizing our use of the limited fresh water available, recognizing that clean water is essential for our personal health, agricultural requirements, and environmental sustainability.

Here are a few things you can do to improve our water quality:
⏩ Dispose of medications and chemicals properly, do not flush or pour down the drain!
⏩ Reduce water usage by capturing rainwater runoff with a rain barrel to use on plants.
⏩ Wash your car at a car wash! Prevents toxic chemicals from being flushed down the storm drains.

West Basin’s quarterly newsletter is here! 📣 🗞️ Be the first to hear about registration for our Know Your H20 classes, recycled water tours, community events, sustainability programs, rebates, and even water conservation tips. In this month's edition read about our recycled water project at the LA Chargers new training facility, The Bolt, and more exciting news about our programs! ⚡ 💧 📰

Sign up on the West Basin website westbasin.org/newsletter to receive “Water News” straight to your email inbox every January, April, July and October.

West Basin Newsletter | West Basin MWD, CA West Basin’s quarterly newsletter is your source for community stories, education and sustainability programs, classes, events, water conservation tips, and helpful information about issues that impact you.

Great read by the LA Times on the evolving water supplies in CA.

The need for smart management of our water resources and water use efficiency is evident now more than ever. As cyclical drought and a changing climate continue to impact the state's water supplies, we look forward to working with our partner agencies, community members, and businesses to practice water conservation as a way of life.

State Water Project supplies could fall up to 23% within 20 years due to climate change The Newsom administration is projecting that California's State Water Project could lose up to 23% of its water delivering capacity within 20 years.

West Basin attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony last week to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Torrance Bakery! This event kicks off their “7 Days of Giving” campaign, which supports a range of charities, including the Torrance Chamber Foundation.

West Basin Division Director Scott Houston presented a certificate of congratulations to the owners, Kirk and Margie Rossberg. We thank the Torrance Bakery for being a meaningful part of our community. 🎉 🎂 🍞

This past weekend, West Basin's employee-led Green Team volunteered at the Friends of Ballona Wetlands for a habitat restoration event. Alongside over 30 other volunteers, the team removed invasive species to protect native species. These efforts also support the habitat for the El Segundo Blue Butterfly -- an endangered species endemic, or local, to the coastal Los Angeles communities.

We love the opportunity to support these sustainable initiatives and give back to the community!

🎉 Opening Soon! 🎉 Be one of the first residents from the service area to fill up your water jugs with clean high-quality recycled water for FREE at the West Basin Recycled Water Fill Station in El Segundo. For a limited time you can drive up to the fill station and get recycled water for your gardens and landscapes instead of using precious drinking water during hotter, higher water-use months.

What: Free recycled water for landscape purposes available to residents in the West Basin service area 💦

When:
- Open: Thursday, August 1 – October 31, 2024
- Hours of Operation: Every Thursday from 8:30am – 12:30pm and the first Saturday of each month from 9:00am-1:00pm

Where: The Recycled Water Fill Station is located at the Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility -1935 S. Hughes Way in El Segundo, California.

*Please Note: You must bring your own leak-proof container!

For guidelines and more information about the West Basin Recycled Water Fill Station, please visit www.westbasin.org/recycled-water-fill-station

Recycled Water Fill Station | West Basin MWD, CA Everyone is welcome to bring water containers to the Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility and fill up with recycled water, free of charge.

Water conservation is an important part of everyday life! Everyone doing their part to conserve water day after day makes a huge difference over time. Follow these steps to reduce indoor water use. Share this post with a friend!

We want to hear from you! How do you reduce indoor water usage? 💧 🏠

Do YOU know your water glossary? 💧 📚 Today’s word of the day is Colorado River.

West Basin supplies its customers with drinking water imported from both the State Water Project and the Colorado River Aqueduct! Built in the 1930s, the aqueduct is a 242-mile-long channel transporting water from Lake Havasu, a reservoir at the California/Arizona border, to Lake Mathews in Riverside. If you live in our service area, 25% of your drinking water is imported from the Colorado River!

To help stretch our imported water resources, West Basin recycles treated wastewater at our Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility. Join us for our next recycled water tour on Saturday, August 10th from 10:00am-12:00pm where you will learn all about West Basin's role in recycled water and how the entire purification process works! Reserve your seat today by signing up on our website at: www.westbasin.org/public-tours

Free Recycled Water Facility Tour! 💧

Join us on Saturday, August 10th from 10:00AM - 12:00PM for a tour of the Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility in El Segundo, CA. West Basin water industry experts will take you behind the scenes of our recycled water facility in El Segundo. Learn all about West Basin's role in recycled water and how the entire purification process works!

FREE breakfast is included (while supplies last)! Spots fill up quickly - Register today for this exclusive tour by visiting https://www.westbasin.org/public-tours

Public Tours   West Basin provides water recycling tours as a resource for the general public to see the inner workings of a water treatment facility firsthand. We invite you to join a tour to learn about the five types of water produced by the District. This 2-hour program and walking tour will guide you throu...

Amazing opportunity with Metropolitan Water District of Southern California to apply for their PAID apprenticeship program! Get on-the-job training, be eligible for benefits, and learn about the evolving water industry.

The application period opens on Friday, August 2 at 8am and are limited to 750 applicants. Don't miss out! https://careers-Amazing opportunity with Metropolitan Water District of Southern California to apply for their PAID apprenticeship program! Get on-the-job training, be eligible for benefits, and learn about the evolving water industry.

The application period opens on Friday, August 2 at 8am and are limited to 750 applicants. Don't miss out! mwdh2o.icims.com/jobs/2625/pre-apprentice/job?mobile=false&width=2410&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-480&jun1offset=-420

Pre-Apprentice in | Careers at Various PRE-APPRENTICE 2024 Internal / External application period: Friday, August 2, 2024, (8:00 a.m. PDT) through Tuesday, August 27, 2024 (4:30 p.m. PDT), or until 750 applications are received. Y-Rating Internal Only Applicants in AFSCME job families who enter the Apprenticeship Program shall be eligibl...

SBESC News - West Basin's Water Recycling Plant Expansion in Carson Moves SoCal Closer to Water Self-Sufficiency South Bay water provider West Basin Municipal Water District (West Basin) is investing in its infrastructure to maximize the use of recycled water and reduce the reliance on imported water. One example is West Basin’s recent Phase II Expansion of the Juanita Millender-McDonald Carson Regional Wate...