February 6, 2023

Melissa Buendia, Public Information Specialist

310-413-2212 | MelissaB@westbasin.org

FREE WATER EDUCATION PROGRAM NOW OPEN FOR REGISTRATION

West Basin’s 2023 Water Lab Program Offers Community Classes, Facility Tours and Q&A Sessions

CARSON, Calif. – West Basin Municipal Water District (West Basin) announced its schedule of 2023 offerings for its free community education program, “Water Lab.” Through classes, water recycling facility tours, and “chat” sessions with staff, Water Lab sheds light on our water supply conditions and available solutions to ensure water for tomorrow. To view the full program schedule and register, please visit: http://www.westbasin.org/free-water-programs.

West Basin Board President and Division IV Director Scott Houston encouraged the service area community to stay informed and connected with the District. “We are facing real challenges to our water supplies, especially during a fourth year of drought,” said Houston. “The good news is we have solutions for securing our water future, and valuable resources to help our communities be resilient. Our Water Lab program is a great way for individuals to get involved with West Basin.”

The 2023 Water Lab program includes:

Know Your H2O Classes: Attendees will get an in-depth look at the water journey and local water issues. Classes will take place on Wednesday evenings every other month.

• Wednesday, March 15, 2023 – Maximizing Water Efficiency and Conservation in your Garden

• Wednesday, May 17, 2023 – The Politics of Flowing Water

• Wednesday, July 19, 2023 – Water Quality and Monitoring

• Wednesday, September 13, 2023 – Emerging Water Saving Technologies

Recycled Water Facility Tours: West Basin provides tours of the Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility in El Segundo for the general public to see the inner-workings of a water treatment facility firsthand. Tours will take place on Saturday mornings every other month.

• Saturday, February 18, 2023

• Saturday, April 22, 2023

• Saturday, June 17, 2023

• Saturday, August 19, 2023

West Basin Chats – Grass Replacement: These online 30-minute question and answer sessions will focus on the Grass Replacement Rebate Program application process. Attendees will have the chance to get their specific questions answered by a West Basin representative. They will take place online on Wednesday evenings, every other month.

• Wednesday, February 1

• Wednesday, April 5

• Wednesday, June 7

• Wednesday, September 27