West Basin Grass Replacement Rebate Program: Go Drought Friendly and Get Big Savings
As California's water supplies continue to be challenged by historically dry conditions, residents are being asked to reduce their water use by 15%. An impactful way to permanently reduce water use is to replace water-thirsty lawns with native and drought-tolerant landscapes. West Basin Municipal...
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West Basin Offers Free Online Firescaping Workshop on Sept. 15
In partnership with the City of Malibu and Los Angeles County Water Works District 29, the West Basin Municipal Water District will host a free online firescaping workshop on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at 6:00 P.M. The class will focus on the fire-prone Malibu and Topanga areas, but is open to al...
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West Basin Annual Water Harvest Festival Goes Virtual on Oct. 23rd
West Basin Municipal Water District announced that its 22nd annual Water Harvest community festival will return in an online format on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 10 A.M. This free, one-day, family-friendly event will be an opportunity for participants to engage virtually with water experts and le...
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West Basin Recycled Water Projects Targeted for Federal Funding
August 13, 2021 West Basin stands to receive nearly $4 million in federal funding for two of its recycled water expansion projects under two appropriations measures that are currently making their way through Congress. On July 29, the House passed a seven-bill “minibus” appropriations pack...
Read MoreProof of Vaccination Required for West Basin Staff
August 13, 2021 Update West Basin Requires Proof of Vaccination for Staff The West Basin Municipal Water District (West Basin) is requiring that all employees must submit proof of vaccination or submit a request for reasonable accommodation under a medical or religious exemption, effective Augus...
Read MoreUPDATE: West Basin Municipal Water District Recycled Water Use
August 11, 2021 UPDATE: West Basin Municipal Water District Recycled Water Use The recycled water that the West Basin Municipal Water District cleans and provides to its customers continues to be safe for its permitted, non-potable uses. West Basin is taking proactive measure to ensure this. We...
Read MoreWest Basin Board Releases General Manager from Contract
At a Special Meeting of the West Basin Municipal Water District (West Basin) Board of Directors on August 10, 2021 the Board held a closed session conference with legal counsel to discuss a swift resolution regarding the discipline, dismissal or release of a public employee. At the conclusion of the...
Read MoreWater Shortage Contingency Plan Level One Declared
At the July 26th meeting of the West Basin Municipal Water District Board of Directors, the Board activated its Water Shortage Contingency Plan and declared water Shortage Level One for the service area which covers nearly one million people in 17 cities and unincorporated areas in Los Angeles Cou...
Read MoreWest Basin Adopts Urban Water Management Plan
The West Basin Municipal Water District (West Basin) Board of Directors approved the District’s 2020 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP), a strategic water resources planning guide that demonstrates West Basin’s ability to provide reliable water supplies to the region for the next 25 years. Re...
Read MoreTwo West Basin Teams Win Solar Cup Boat Competition Honors
Two West Basin Teams Win Solar Cup Boat Competition Honors Tue, 06/15/2021 - 3:59pm Solar Cup is the world’s largest high school solar boat building and racing competition. More than 300 students from 16 high schools throughout the region participated in the virtual 2021 Solar Cup Competition,...
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