Coordinate water quality improvements with the Safe, Clean Water Program.

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Action: Coordinate water quality improvements with the Safe, Clean Water Program.

The Safe, Clean Water Program continues LA County’s tradition of protecting water quality within communities and providing new sources of water for current and future generations.

Modernizing the 100-year-old water system can better protect public health and the environment, and maximize a cleaner, locally controlled water supply. Starting in 2020, the Safe, Clean Water Program will provide up to $285 million annually for a broad range of water quality projects in LA County.

County Lead

LA County Public Works / Flood Control District

Potential Partners

Entities with Stormwater Responsibilities (e.g., Caltrans, Metro, industrial facilities)

LA Regional Water Quality Control Board

Municipalities

Geographic Boundaries

LA River Watershed

Potential Funding Sources

Proposed State Climate Resilience Bond 2020

Safe, Clean Water

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Methods

specific, tangible ways to reach the goal

Follow prescriptive watershed planning along with adaptive management practices as detailed in the regional Watershed Management Programs and Enhanced Watershed Management Programs (WMPs and EWMPs).
Assist with establishing procedures for a credit program to assist property owners as identified in the Safe, Clean Water Program.
Provide technical and financial support for feasibility studies; water quality planning; resilience planning; real property acquisition for project development; pilot projects to test new technologies or methodologies focused on water quality, local water supply, and community investments; and retrofit programs.