Metropolitan and Yorba Linda Water District Dedicate New Helicopter Hydrant to Strengthen Regional Wildfire Response
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and the Yorba Linda Water District celebrated today the dedication of a new helicopter hydrant at the Robert B. Diemer Water Treatment Plant – providing firefighters a new, strategically located water source for aerial fire suppression. More than 100 community stakeholders and dignitaries attended the dedication ceremony, highlighting a shared appreciation and commitment to wildfire preparedness, regional collaboration, and public safety.
Metropolitan Board Adopts Two-year Budget, Funding Work to Reliably Provide Water to Southern California
Metropolitan Water District’s Board of Directors voted today to adopt a two-year budget that will allow the agency to continue delivering safe, reliable water supplies to Southern California, while managing challenges brought by climate change and rising costs due to inflation.
Metropolitan General Manager Issues Statement on Governor’s Call for Conservation Compliance
Adel Hagekhalil, general manager of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, issues the following statement on Gov. Newsom’s call today for water agencies to comply with state conservation orders:
Metropolitan Statement on Colorado River Reservoir Conditions
Jeffrey Kightlinger, general manager of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, issues the following statement on the Bureau of Reclamation’s latest 24-month study on Colorado River system reservoir conditions.
