Pure Water Southern California EIR Certified: The Board certified the Environmental Impact Report for the Pure Water Southern California project, a major milestone for what would become one of the world's largest water recycling programs. The project aims to produce up to 150 million gallons per day of recycled water—enough for approximately 500,000 homes—providing a drought-resilient, locally-controlled water source. After significant public support from diverse stakeholders including environmental groups, labor unions, business organizations, and water agencies, the Board approved the clean EIR certification without additional conditions, declining to carry forward modifications proposed at the committee level that would have restricted future budget allocations.
Proposed Water Rates for 2027-2028: The Board set a public hearing for March 10, 2026, to consider proposed water rates and charges for calendar years 2027 and 2028. This action reflects the District's need to meet revenue requirements for the upcoming two fiscal years (2026/27 and 2027/28) and demonstrates the ongoing financial pressures facing Metropolitan as it maintains infrastructure and develops new water supplies.
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