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Adapting to
Climate Change,
Building Resilience
Our Mission
The mission of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is to provide its service area with adequate and reliable supplies of high-quality water to meet present and future needs in an environmentally and economically responsible way.
Learn more about our Climate Adaptation Master Plan for Water
Climate Action: A Year of Progress
Climate Actiton Plan:
A Year of Progress
Metropolitan is taking bold steps to protect our water future by advancing toward our goal of carbon neutrality by 2045 through our Climate Action Plan. Our 2024 Annual Report highlights the progress we made last year to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to build a more resilient, sustainable water system for Southern California in the face of a changing climate.
Second Lower Feeder
Ensuring Water Supply Reliability
for Southern California
Southern California’s water delivery system is aging as Metropolitan rounds the corner towards a century of service. Repairs and replacements throughout the system are targeted toward ensuring ongoing water supply reliability.
Annual Achievement Report
Achievements In
Conservation, Recycling & Groundwater Recharge
Metropolitan’s Annual Achievement Report is the district’s annual report to the state Legislature of its accomplishments in conservation, sustainable local resource development, water-use efficiency, and innovative storage initiatives. Facing unpredictability head-on, we detail strategies to adapt to climate challenges and secure our water future.
Water Quality Laboratory
Commemorating
50 Years
of Excellence
For half a century, Metropolitan has helped safeguard drinking water for Southern California through dedication, skills, and visionary accomplishments.
Watch our 50th anniversary video.
Current Events___
Happening
Now.
Tomorrow's Metropolitan___
Delivering
Reliability.
Southern California’s water supplies are facing major long-term threats, brought on by climate change, emerging contaminants and evolving ecological needs. Metropolitan is committed to helping the region overcome these challenges with careful planning, vision and leadership to ensure our communities have the water they need for generations to come.
Pure Water
Southern California
Workforce Investment___
Leading
the Way.
Supplying 40 percent of California’s water resources requires a workforce that is as agile and efficient as the water delivery systems we develop and operate. Succession planning, diversity, and asset retention are vital areas of focus that are key to the success of our organization.
Strategic Priorities___
With a focus on areas of change and opportunity, Metropolitan - in an inclusive process - identified five strategic priorities that form an action-based framework for our approach to transformation. They support long-term stability and are attuned to the challenges of climate change, responsibilities to the public and our workforce, the importance of a sound business plan and continued collaboration with the communities we serve.
EMPOWER the workforce and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion
SUSTAIN Metropolitan’s mission with a strengthened business model
ADAPT to changing climate and water resources
PROTECT public health, the regional economy, and Metropolitan’s assets
PARTNER with interested parties and the communities we serve
Learning to Conserve___
Saving
Everyday.
Supporting Sustainability Through Conservation.
Southern Californians get it. They know our water resources are not limitless. They’ve learned to conserve. And they know they can do more. That is where Metropolitan comes in. We offer water-saving tips, classes, and rebates for water-saving devices and sustainable landscaping. We are your partner as you learn how to make conservation a way of life.
Professional Opportunities___
Working
with Met.