State officials unveiled a groundbreaking $80 million investment on Wednesday, kickstarting Pure Water Southern California. This innovative water recycling program is set to provide a sustainable water source for a staggering 19 million individuals, combatting the challenges posed by climate change and unpredictable weather conditions.
Assemblywoman Lisa Calderon, representing D-Whittier, along with Joaquin Esquivel, the chair of the State Water Resources Control Board, and Carson Mayor Pro Tem Jawane Hilton, joined water district officials to celebrate this momentous occasion at the Pure Water demonstration facility.
Calderon emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating, “The climate crisis has put immense pressure on our region’s water supply. It is essential that we continue investing in projects like these that directly address our water needs.”
Pure Water aims to purify and repurpose wastewater, which is currently discharged into the ocean, transforming it into premium-quality drinking water, as confirmed by officials.
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and the Los Angeles County Sanitation District, project partners, secured funding from the state’s 2022-23 budget to expedite the design and construction of the project. Construction is on track to commence as early as 2025, with water deliveries anticipated to begin in 2032.
Upon completion, Pure Water will have the capacity to produce an astounding 150 million gallons of water daily, adequately meeting the demands of over 500,000 households, according to officials.
The facility will transport the purified water through an extensive network of up to 60 miles of pipelines, ultimately reaching the region’s groundwater basins, industrial facilities, and two of Metropolitan’s water treatment plants.
By complying with the newly proposed regulations from the State Water Resources Control Board, Pure Water could set a precedent as one of California’s first projects to distribute water to existing treatment plants. The purified wastewater can then be blended with Metropolitan’s other water sources before being delivered to customers.
Esquivel hailed Pure Water as “a critical 21st-century investment” in the region’s water future, highlighting its dual role in bolstering water supply and safeguarding marine ecosystems by diverting wastewater from the ocean.
Metropolitan officials expressed their gratitude for the state funding, recognizing the agency’s dedication to overcoming water supply challenges.
“As we embark on an aggressive agenda to prepare for the challenging decades ahead, I am profoundly thankful to the state for their support of Pure Water,” stated Dennis Erdman, Metropolitan board director.
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