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Bringing Water to Southern California.

Our Mission

The mission of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is to provide its service area with adequate and reliable supplies of high-quality water to meet present and future needs in an environmentally and economically responsible way.

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MEMBER AGENCIES

19 million

PEOPLE IN SERVICE AREA

1.5 billion

GALLONS WATER DELIVERED DAILY

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TREATMENT PLANTS

830

MILES OF PIPELINES

$1.6 billion

INVESTED IN LOCAL RESOURCES

In Full Bloom

Spring Wildflowers Shine at Diamond Valley Lake

Spring bouquets are in full bloom at Diamond Valley Lake’s seasonal Wildflower Trail. From California poppies to deep blue arroyo lupines, visitors can now immerse themselves in the trail’s spectacular views and rich plant diversity. The bloom is anticipated to last through early summer depending on weather conditions.

Annual Achievement Report

Annual Achievement Report: Leader in Conservation

For decades, Metropolitan has been a leader in conservation and support of local recycling and groundwater recharge projects. Despite unprecedented drought, and climate change, we have saved more than 1 million acre-feet of water in 2022. Learn more about our efforts and how you can help increase Southern California’s water supply reliability here.

Responding to Weather Extremes and Climate Change

It’s an all-hands-on-deck approach as Metropolitan employees work on assignments, projects and initiatives – from community outreach and storage programs, to reengineering our system and finding new sources of water – that help ensure Southern California has the supplies it needs.

Current Events___

Happening
Now.

March 2023

Board Meetings
& Agendas.

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Conserve Today

Addressing Weather Extremes.

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Met Responds

State Audit of Workplace Concerns.

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In The
News.

Metropolitan begins replenishing storage thanks to increased State Water Project supplies

Metropolitan board Director Gloria Cordero appointed by Gov. Newsom to Colorado River Board

Metropolitan issues statement on governor's drought action, increased State Water Project allocation

Metropolitan board rescinds emergency conservation mandate imposed on dozens of communities

Take a Tour___

From Source
To Tap.

Follow the extraordinary journey your water must take before you use it, from sources high in the Rockies and the Sierra Nevada, through critical purification processes, to homes and businesses across Southern California.

Tomorrow's Metropolitan___

Delivering
Reliability.

Southern California’s water supplies are facing major long-term threats, brought on by climate change, emerging contaminants and evolving ecological needs. Metropolitan is committed to helping the region overcome these challenges with careful planning, vision and leadership to ensure our communities have the water they need for generations to come.

Pure Water
Southern California

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One Water:
A Holistic Approach

The 15 Percent Challenge: Use Water More Wisely

Picture of a solar panel at Skinner treatment plant

Addressing

Climate

Change

Addressing Climate Change

Picture of a sunrise on diamond valley lake

The Integrated
Water
Resources
Plan

The Integrated Water Resources Plan

Aerial picture of the colorado river aqueduct

Colorado River:
A New Era
of Sustainability

Expanding Local Resources

Aerial picture of the delta conveyance section

Securing
the Delta:
A Single-Tunnel
Solution

Securing the Delta

MWD
Innovates

MWD Innovates

Workforce Investment___

Leading
the Way.

Supplying 40 percent of California’s water resources requires a workforce that is as agile and efficient as the water delivery systems we develop and operate. Succession planning, diversity, and asset retention are vital areas of focus that are key to the success of our organization.

Animated graphic about the Metropolitan's workforce, number of employees and retention.

Strategic Priorities___

Pathway to
the Future.

With a focus on areas of change and opportunity, Metropolitan - in an inclusive process - identified five strategic priorities that form an action-based framework for our approach to transformation. They support long-term stability and are attuned to the challenges of climate change, responsibilities to the public and our workforce, the importance of a sound business plan and continued collaboration with the communities we serve.

EMPOWER

EMPOWER the workforce and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion

SUSTAIN

SUSTAIN Metropolitan’s mission with a strengthened business model

ADAPT

ADAPT to changing climate and water resources

PROTECT

PROTECT public health, the regional economy, and Metropolitan’s assets

PARTNER

PARTNER with interested parties and the communities we serve

Learning to Conserve___

Saving
Everyday.

Supporting Sustainability Through Conservation.

Southern Californians get it. They know our water resources are not limitless. They’ve learned to conserve. And they know they can do more. That is where Metropolitan comes in. We offer water-saving tips, classes, and rebates for water-saving devices and sustainable landscaping. We are your partner as you learn how to make conservation a way of life.