For over a decade, LADWP has invested significantly in expanding the amount of stormwater runoff that can be captured rather than diverted to the ocean. With over 70 regional projects underway or planned over the next 15 years, we expect to double the stormwater capture capacity. These include large-scale projects to expand centralized facilities, such as the Tujunga Spreading Grounds. We are also designing stormwater capture projects within communities, including many L.A. neighborhood parks, green streets, and rain gardens. Both large- and small-scale projects will help recharge the San Fernando Valley Groundwater Basin.
These projects stem from the Stormwater Capture Master Plan, which outlines strategies to achieve more reliable and sustainable local water supplies.
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