Back to: Improve local water supply reliability.

Action: Continue measures to clean up the regional groundwater aquifers.

If water is diverted from the LA River to recharge groundwater, it could be used by municipal water suppliers during periods of greatest need.

Identifying and cleaning contaminated groundwater aquifers is therefore crucial for augmenting local water supply.

County Lead

LA County Public Works / Flood Control District

Potential Partners

California Environmental Protection Agency

California State and Water Resources Control Board

LA Department of Water and Power

LA Regional Water Quality Control Board

ULARA Watermaster

Water Purveyors

Water Replenishment District of Southern California

Geographic Boundaries

LA County

Potential Funding Sources

CA Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Fund - 8.5

Drinking Water State Revolving Fund

LADWP Stormwater Capture Master Plan funding

Proposed State Climate Resilience Bond 2020

Safe, Clean Water

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Methods

specific, tangible ways to reach the goal

  • Explore state legislation to empower local agencies, and provide technical and financial support for improvement of water quality and reduction of regional groundwater threats.
  • Coordinate with the Upper Los Angeles River Area (ULARA) Watermaster, the water purveyors, and the responsible parties to advance groundwater remediation and improve the management and use of the San Fernando Groundwater Basins.
  • Coordinate with the Water Replenishment District, the water purveyors, and the responsible parties to advance groundwater remediation and improve the management and use of the Central and West Coast Groundwater Basins.
LA County Map
Water Purveyors. There are many different water purveyors within the LA Basin.
LA County GIS Data Portal, Water Purveyor Service Areas, 2009.
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