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The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California was established by the California Legislature in 1928 through the Metropolitan Water District Act.

Overview & Mission

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a regional wholesaler that serves nearly 19 million people in six counties.

History

Metropolitan was born out of the realization that Southern Californians had to unite to solve their water problems.

Who We Are

Board

Metropolitan is governed by a 38-member Board of Directors, representing each of the District’s 26 member agencies.

Management

Metropolitan is comprised of four departments, whose department heads report to the Board of Directors.

Member Agencies

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a cooperative of 26 cities and water agencies serving 19 million people in six counties

Catalog Enterprise System

The California Public Records Act requires local agencies to maintain and post on the agency’s website a catalog of the multidepartmental enterprise systems used by that agency. This catalog is to be updated at least annually. Click here to view our catalog.

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Physical Address
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700 North Alameda Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012-2944

Phone
213-217-6000

Mailing Address
P.O. Box 54153
Los Angeles, CA
90054-0153

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