West Basin’s Edward C Little advanced reclamation facility in El Segundo (Michael Calabria, West Basin)
The mission of West Basin Municipal Water District is to provide a safe and reliable supply of high-quality water to the communities we serve.
West Basin provides a variety of opportunities to help students explore the fulfilling and diverse careers in the water industry, including:
Students and educators are encouraged to explore the free resources below to further support water industry career exploration.
To schedule a tour or career presentation for your class, please contact West Basin Education Coordinator Janel Ancayan at (310) 660-6253 or [email protected]
Learn more about West Basin’s career info on their website.
View career paths and hundreds of job openings at CAWaterJobs.org.
West Basin Municipal Water District is a wholesale water agency that provides imported drinking water to 17 cities and unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County throughout its 185 square mile service area. An innovative public agency, West Basin is a recognized leader in the production of recycled water, conservation and education programs.
West Basin was created by a vote of the people in 1947 to reduce groundwater overpumping and to make local water supplies more reliable through new sources of water. In 1948, West Basin became a member agency of Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and began wholesaling imported water from the Colorado River.
In the major drought of the late 1980s and early 1990s, West Basin’s visionary Board of Directors led the agency in developing new local water supplies that include wastewater recycling for irrigation and industrial use, and implementing effective conservation programs.
West Basin currently manages a diverse water supply portfolio that includes imported water from the Colorado River and Northern California, locally-produced recycled water, desalted groundwater and conserved water. Additionally, West Basin is researching ocean water desalination as a drought-proof supply of drinking water.
West Basin remains committed to being an innovative leader in the water industry by exploring new methods and technologies that enhance reliability in the region’s water supply.
Learn more at www.westbasin.org.
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