Statement on Passage of Non-Functional Turf Legislation
October 17, 2023 West Basin Municipal Water District Statement by Board President Scott Houston on the non-functional turf related legislation (AB1572) signed by Gov. Newsom on Oct. 13, 2023: "California's passage of AB1572 marks a historic step forward in statewide water management. The new l...
Read MoreWater Harvest Festival Set for Saturday, October 14, in El Segundo
August 29, 2023 The West Basin Municipal Water District (West Basin) announced today that it will host the 2023 Water Harvest festival at the Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility in El Segundo, Calif. on Saturday, October 14, from 10am to 2pm. The free, family-friendly event brings the commu...
Read MoreWest Basin Announces Six Events to Pick Up a Free Rain Barrel This Fall
August 23, 2023 The West Basin Municipal Water District (West Basin) announced today that it will host six drive-through rain barrel pick-up events at locations throughout the service area to give away approximately 1,500 barrels. The 2023 program kicks off Saturday, September 23 and concludes Sa...
Read MoreWest Basin Communities Conserve More Than Statewide Average
August 10, 2023 The West Basin Municipal Water District announced that a majority of its communities surpassed the statewide and Southern California averages for actual water use reductions during the 21-month period in which Governor Gavin Newsom challenged residents to achieve a 15% water conse...
Read MoreNew Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget Online
July 19, 2023 The West Basin Municipal Water District budget for the new fiscal year 2023-2024 (FY 2023-24), beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024, is now available online. The FY 2023-24 budget supports the achievements of key financial metrics, strategic business plan goals, ongoin...
Read MoreGrass Replacement Programs to Save 30 Million Gallons of Water Annually
July 13, 2023 Grass Replacement Programs Yields Over 30 Million Gallons of Anticipated Annual Water Savings Residential, commercial and public agency-focused programs garnered 700,000 square feet of grass slated for removal West Basin Municipal Water District closed the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year ...
Read MoreWest Basin Board Appoints E.J. Caldwell as General Manager
June 29, 2023 The West Basin Municipal Water District (West Basin) Board of Directors announces the appointment of Edward J. (E.J.) Caldwell as general manager. As the District’s chief executive, he will oversee a staff of more than 50 employees, and an agency that serves nearly one million peo...
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New Water Bottle Filling Station in the Service Area
June 27, 2023 West Basin Municipal Water District’s Water Bottle Filling Station Grant Program supports local schools, parks, and community organizations in installing water bottle filling stations. The program provides access to clean, refreshing water while reducing single-use plastic waste. ...
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New Goods and Services Bidding System Starting July 3
June 22, 2023 Effective July 3, 2023, the West Basin Municipal Water District will transition to the fully automated, web-based electronic bidding and vendor management system, OpenGov. This is how the District procures goods and services. To sign up for bidding opportunities and track solic...
Read MoreWest Basin Announces Funding for Grass Replacement+ Program Now Available
June 21, 2023 Eligible applicants in underserved communities can receive a free landscape design, tree, and $5/sq. ft. rebate to replace grass with a water-efficient garden West Basin Municipal Water District (West Basin) announced that a new round of funding for the Grass Replacement+ Program (Gr...
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