West Basin Recycled Water Projects Targeted for Federal Funding
August 13, 2021 West Basin stands to receive nearly $4 million in federal funding for two of its recycled water expansion projects under two appropriations measures that are currently making their way through Congress. On July 29, the House passed a seven-bill “minibus” appropriations pack...
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Proof of Vaccination Required for West Basin Staff
August 13, 2021 Update West Basin Requires Proof of Vaccination for Staff The West Basin Municipal Water District (West Basin) is requiring that all employees must submit proof of vaccination or submit a request for reasonable accommodation under a medical or religious exemption, effective Augus...
Read MoreUPDATE: West Basin Municipal Water District Recycled Water Use
August 11, 2021 UPDATE: West Basin Municipal Water District Recycled Water Use The recycled water that the West Basin Municipal Water District cleans and provides to its customers continues to be safe for its permitted, non-potable uses. West Basin is taking proactive measure to ensure this. We...
Read MoreWest Basin Board Releases General Manager from Contract
At a Special Meeting of the West Basin Municipal Water District (West Basin) Board of Directors on August 10, 2021 the Board held a closed session conference with legal counsel to discuss a swift resolution regarding the discipline, dismissal or release of a public employee. At the conclusion of the...
Read MoreWater 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...
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