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, will be constructed to protect local waterways by addressing aging infrastructure.
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.
A new video recapping our May 18, 2019, tour of the Joint Water Pollution Control Plant.
A new 1-minute video recapping our community outreach efforts in 2018.
June 8, 2020
Virtual Presentations to Leland Elementary Students
Last month we gave virtual presentations of "Olivia's Clean Water Adventure" to students at Leland Elementary in San Pedro.
This presentation encourages environmental stewardship and shows how we can help keep our waterways clean.
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March 3, 2020
Clearwater Update to Harbor City Neighborhood Council
On February 19, 2020, the Sanitation Districts provided an update on the Clearwater Project to the Harbor City Neighborhood Council.
In addition to providing updates on construction, we mentioned our new school outreach program aimed at inspiring students in careers in science, technology, engineering and math.
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November 5, 2019
San Pedro Neighborhood Councils Tour JWPCP
On November 2, 2019, the Sanitation Districts gave a tour of the Joint Water Pollution Control Plant (JWPCP) to members of the Coastal, Central and Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Councils. Attendees learned about wastewater treatment and how we convert waste into resources.
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October 18, 2019
Clearwater Presentation to City of Los Angeles Sanitation Department
On October 17, 2019, the Sanitation Districts provided an overview of the Clearwater Project to the City of Los Angeles Sanitation Department staff.
The presentation covered the need for the project, how it will protect local waterways by addressing aging infrastructure, the planning process and construction status.
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September 25, 2019
Clearwater Update to Wilmington Neighborhood Council
On September 24, 2019, the Sanitation Districts provided an update on the Clearwater Project to the Wilmington Neighborhood Council. In addition to providing updates on construction, we mentioned our new school outreach program aimed at inspiring students in careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
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September 20, 2019
Clearwater Update to San Pedro Joint Planning and Land Use Committee
On September 18, 2019, the Sanitation Districts provided an update on the Clearwater Project to the Joint Planning and Land Use Committee for the Coastal, Central and Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Councils. The latest construction activities and schedule were shared with Committee Members.
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September 20, 2019
Clearwater Update to Harbor City Neighborhood Council
On September 18, 2019, the Sanitation Districts provided an update on the Clearwater Project to the Harbor City Neighborhood Council.
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June 24, 2019
Clearwater Team at Seal Day Festival
Clearwater team participated in the Seal Day Festival in San Pedro, which took place on June 22.
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June 20, 2019
School Outreach Program Starts This Fall
This fall, we start our School Outreach Program for the Clearwater Project, which will provide students the opportunity to learn about the science and technology of wastewater treatment, environmental stewardship through water recycling, and the engineering used to build critical infrastructure.
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May 21, 2019
Tour of Joint Water Pollution Control Plant
On Saturday, May 18, 2019, the Sanitation Districts gave a tour of the Joint Water Pollution Control Plant (JWPCP) to Clearwater Project stakeholders.
Attendees learned about wastewater treatment, how we convert waste into resources, and toured the Bixby Marshland.
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March 27, 2019
Clearwater Project Update to Peninsula Breakfast Club
On Saturday, March 23, 2019, the Sanitation Districts provided the Peninsula Breakfast Club an update on the Clearwater Project.
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March 21, 2019
WINTER Youth Builders Tour Joint Water Pollution Control Plant
On March 20, the Sanitation Districts gave a tour of the Joint Water Pollution Control Plant to the WINTER Youth Builders, a nonprofit organization teaching youth trade skills for construction jobs.
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March 14, 2019
Clearwater Project Update to North Wilmington Neighborhood Watch Group
On March 12, 2019, the Sanitation Districts provided the North Wilmington Neighborhood Watch Group an update on the Clearwater Project.
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February 28, 2019
Clearwater Project Update to Dragados' South Bay Community Advisory Committee
On February 27, the Sanitation Districts provided an update on the Clearwater Project to Dragados' Community Advisory Committee in the South Bay. CAC members include business leaders, non-profit organizations helping transitional workers gain employment, and chambers of commerce.
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