$1 billion water infrastructure plan advances upgrades in Southern California
(UI) - The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California has approved a two-year budget that boosts capital spending to address aging infrastructure and support long-term water supply reliability across the region.
The plan includes more than $1 billion in capital investment, funding a backlog of critical projects to repair and replace key components of the agency’s water treatment and delivery system—some of which are nearing 100 years old.
In addition to system upgrades, the budget allocates $150 million for planning and design of the Pure Water Southern California program, a large-scale recycled water initiative that could produce up to 45 million gallons per day in its initial phase.
Officials said the investments are aimed at reducing the risk of system failures, improving operational reliability, and preparing for future demand amid changing climate conditions. The plan also supports expanded maintenance capacity and continued funding for conservation and local supply development programs.
The adopted budget, totaling $2.3 billion for 2026/27 and $2.4 billion for 2027/28, includes modest rate increases to help fund infrastructure upgrades and long-term system improvements.
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