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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

Responding to Drought 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.

Photo of Lake Oroville taken August 2022

Drought 2023

Drought 2023: Record-breaking Conditions, Unprecedented Response

Southern California is facing extreme drought conditions that are putting unprecedented stress on all of our water resources. It will take all of us, working together, to immediately reduce our water use and invest in projects that make our region stronger and more resilient for the future.

Current Events___

Happening
Now.

February 2023

Board Meetings
& Agendas.

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Conserve Today

Drought 2023.

Drought

Met Responds

State Audit of Workplace Concerns.

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In The
News.

Metropolitan issues statement on increased State Water Project allocation

Metropolitan dedicates Lake Mathews reservoir facilities in honor of former board directors

Metropolitan advances project to deliver new water supplies to communities hit hardest by drought

Metropolitan installs new board chair, welcomes three new directors

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.

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.