The Water Replenishment District of Southern California (WRD) approved its Replenishment Assessment (RA) of $268.00 for 2013-2014 at a public hearing on May 10, 2013, after having nearly a dozen budget workshops to ensure that stakeholders understood the details of the RA.  The funds generated from the RA cover the cost of water purchased to [...]

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced the start of construction of a groundwater treatment system that will clean up groundwater contamination from past operations at the Montrose and Del Amo Superfund sites in Torrance, Calif. The treatment system is expected to be completed in 18 months at an estimated cost of $15 million and [...]

Attendees learn about groundwater and its vital importance to the region Saturday, March 16, 2013, the Water Replenishment District of Southern California (WRD) kicked off its 6th Annual Groundwater Festival “Treasure Beneath Our Feet” at its headquarters in Lakewood, California, with nearly 3,000 community participants enjoying the festivities and engaging the festival’s presenters. “WRD is proud [...]

Facility will fully protect area groundwater supplies with local sources of water. Officials with the Water Replenishment District (WRD) were joined on January 28, 2013, by local dignitaries, including Representative Alan Lowenthal (D-Long Beach), to break ground on a project to put more recycled water to good use – this time to act as a [...]

A one-day workshop on practical, cost-effective solutions to extend asset value by minimizing declines in well performance Workshop Overview Problems with well performance are usually preventable, often start with well construction and development, and are then exacerbated by water quality conditions, well operation and rehabilitation efforts. This workshop will discuss the key factors affecting well [...]

Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom Commends WRD for Its Commitment and Achievements On October 25, 2012, the Water Replenishment District of Southern California (WRD) held its annual State of the District Address to a standing-room-only crowd of approximately 300 guests. WRD Board President Albert Robles and WRD General Manager Robb Whitaker presented the accomplishments the District [...]

Earlier this month we had the pleasure of hosting a groundwater tour for a group of environmental engineering students from the Darmstadt University of Technology, Germany.  The students enjoyed a tour of the WRD’s Leo J. Vander Lans Advanced Water Treatment Facility in Long Beach and a visit to the San Gabriel Coastal Spreading Basin [...]

  The Water Replenishment District of Southern California has received a 2012 Special Recognition Award from the National Ground Water Association. The Special Recognition Award is presented to an individual or organization that demonstrates dedication, service, and commitment to the groundwater industry and community through involvement and achievement on a local or regional level. Read [...]

In a joint effort with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, the Water Replenishment District of Southern California operates a program to artificially recharge the area’s groundwater basins and prevent seawater intrusion. Replenishment is accomplished directly—by injecting water into the aquifer—and indirectly—by spreading water on land so that it infiltrates through the vadose [...]

On July 20, 2012, the Water Replenishment District of Southern California (WRD) signed an historic labor agreement with the Los Angeles/Orange Counties Building and Construction Trades Council. This agreement affirms the District’s longstanding practice to hire local workers and the agreement ensures that all WRD projects will financially benefit the cities served by the District. In [...]