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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

Annual Water Quality Report

Protecting Your Water. Protecting Your Health

Protecting the quality of our water is about protecting your health. That means doing everything necessary to safeguard our water from harmful contaminants, like bacteria, pathogens, heavy metals, pesticides and other chemicals. From source to delivery, we monitor for more than 400 constituents, performing over 200,000 tests a year and adjusting our treatment as necessary, to ensure our delivered water meets all state and federal requirements to protect human health. Learn more in our Annual Water Quality Report, available in English and Spanish.

One Water Awards

Celebrating Commercial
Water Savings

The One Water Awards ceremony hosted by Metropolitan celebrated six diverse water-saving projects in Southern California. With funding provided by Metropolitan’s Water Savings Incentive Program, these commercial businesses and agencies upgraded equipment and installed water-efficient technology that will collectively save more than one billion gallons of water over the next 10 years. Read the press release.

Project Labor Agreement

Project Labor Agreement: A Landmark Agreement

Metropolitan continues to support underserved communities with the expansion of workforce and training opportunities under its newly established Project Labor Agreement. This landmark agreement is a cooperative partnership between the construction labor unions and Metropolitan that requires contractors to follow labor requirements, including prevailing wage, employing local hires, providing adequate training and supporting apprenticeship programs. Read the full agreement.

Aerial view of the Colorado River Aqueduct on a sunny day in the desert

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.

Current Events___

Happening
Now.

November 2023

Board Meetings
& Agendas.

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Photo of Intake Tower at Diamond Valley Lake.

Planning for the Future

Climate Adaptation Master Plan for Water.

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Met Responds

State Audit of Workplace Concerns.

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In The
News.

State presents $38 million to Metropolitan to increase turf rebate for businesses, institutions

Metropolitan celebrates water legacy of U.S. Rep. Grace Napolitano, names recycled water facility in her honor

New regional water bank improves water supply reliability for millions

Metropolitan issues statement on passing of San Fernando leader Cindy Montañez

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

A ground view of the solar panels at Skinner treatment plant on a sunny day

Addressing

Climate

Change

Addressing Climate Change

A sunrise with partial cloud cover on Diamond Valley Lake

The Integrated
Water
Resources
Plan

The Integrated Water Resources Plan

Colorado River:
A New Era
of Sustainability

Expanding Local Resources

Aerial view of the delta conveyance section passing through agriculture fields

Securing
the Delta:
A Single-Tunnel
Solution

Securing the Delta

An array of cylinders at the Skinner Water Treatment Plant

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.

An animation about the Metropolitan's workforce. Their workforce includes 1756 employees, of which 28% were women and 55% were people of color as of 2019. The workforce is composed of 35% professionals, 24% skilled craft workers, 17% office and administration, and 13% technicians. The average years of service at Metropolitan is 14 years, with 43% of staff having over 14 years of service.

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.