The Clearwater Project was approved after a multi-year evaluation of the main sewer system serving nearly half of Los Angeles County. A new 7-mile tunnel, a key component of the project, is being constructed to protect local waterways by addressing aging infrastructure.
Take an up-close look at how Rachel, our tunnel boring machine (TBM), works. In this short video, we explain how the parts of the TBM work.
A new 5-minute video that provides an overview of the Clearwater Project including what the project is, why it is needed, and how it will be constructed.
May 23, 2023
U.S. EPA and the Sanitation Districts Celebrate $568 Million in Low-Interest Loans
On May 23, senior officials from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB),
and the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts held an event to celebrate $441 million in Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act loans and $127 million in State Revolving Fund loans for the Clearwater Project.
These loans will save our ratepayers $150 million compared to using municipal bonds.
Speakers at the event included Sanitation Districts General Manager Robert Ferrante, Sanitation Districts Chairwoman Cathy Warner, EPA Assistant Administrator Radhika Fox and SWRCB Chairman Joaquin Esquivel.
Officials also toured the construction site and saw parts of the 18-foot diameter tunnel, of which 2.5 miles have been completed.
May 1, 2023
Construction Update to the Joint Land Use & Planning Committee for San Pedro Neighborhood Councils
Last week, we provided a construction update to the Joint Land Use & Planning Committee.
Our presentation included an overview of the Clearwater Project and our progress in building the new tunnel, including the 2.5 miles completed to date.
We also shared information on construction-related activities that are occurring at Royal Palms Beach.
April 12, 2023
Construction Update to Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council
On April 10, we provided a construction update to the Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council.
We gave an overview of the project including the 2 miles completed by the tunnel boring machine so far.
We also discussed the various systems for monitoring the tunneling and the geology along the alignment.
March 22, 2023
Construction Update to Residents of the South Shores Community Association
On March 21, we provided a construction update to over 100 residents from the South Shores Community Association.
Our presentation included an overview of the Clearwater Project and how addressing aging sewer infrastructure will protect local waterways.
Residents heard about our progress in building the new tunnel, including the 2.2 miles completed to date.
We also shared information on construction-related activities that are occurring in the first quarter of 2023 at Royal Palms Beach.
