“Pure Water Southern California is transformational for the region’s long-term water reliability”
For decades, Southern California’s water system has relied heavily on importing supplies from hundreds of miles away. Water from the Colorado River and Northern California helped sustain the growth of one of the world’s largest metropolitan regions. But increasing pressure on those sources is prompting the region to rethink how it secures its long-term water future. Shivaji Deshmukh stepped into the role of General Manager of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California at a time when those questions are becoming more urgent. … In this interview, Deshmukh discusses how Metropolitan is diversifying Southern California’s water portfolio through conservation, infrastructure investment and new local supplies such as recycled water.
Other water management news:
- Sacramento Business Journal (Calif.): Yolo County sues California Department of Water Resources over $180M water rights deal
- Valley Roadrunner (Valley Center, Calif.): SoCal water leaders announce landmark regional water partnership
- California Department of Water Resources: Blog: DWR celebrates science and partnerships as essential guides to California water management
