A water district known for supplying celebrities and affluent communities like Hidden Hills and Calabasas is trying a new approach for collecting fresh water. The Las Virgenes Municipal Water district is studying the feasibility of harvesting drinking water from desalination pods on the ocean’s floor. LA Times reporter Hayley Smith joined Lisa McRee on “LA Times Today” with more on the potential benefits and risks of this pilot program.  The Las Virgenes district has come under fire for using more than its fair share of water in the past. Smith explained how this new idea could provide new sources of water for the community.

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