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.
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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February 28, 2019
San Pedro Workshop on Clearwater Project Construction
On February 26, the Sanitation Districts hosted a public workshop at the Peck Park Community Center in San Pedro to update the community on the Clearwater Project construction. During the meeting we introduced Russ Vakharia, the Sanitation Districts' Resident Engineer who will be overseeing construction.
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February 22, 2019
Construction Update on Clearwater Project at Joint San Pedro Neighborhood Councils' Planning and Land Use Meeting
On February 20, 2019, the Sanitation Districts attended the Joint San Pedro Neighborhood Councils' Planning and Land Use Meeting to provide an update on Clearwater Project construction and invited the audience to the upcoming public workshop being held at Peck Park Community Center on February 26 at 6:30 pm.
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February 5, 2019
San Pedro Public Workshop on Construction of Clearwater Project
The Sanitation Districts will be hosting a public workshop in San Pedro on February 26 at 6:30 pm to update the community on the upcoming construction of the Clearwater Project. The workshop will take place at Peck Park Community Center located at 560 N. Western Avenue. Please join us.
February 5, 2019
Clearwater Project Presentation to Palos Verdes Breakfast Club
On February 2, 2019, the Sanitation Districts provided the Palos Verdes Breakfast Club an update on the Clearwater Project.
Approximately 115 business and community leaders were present.
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January 25, 2019
Sanitation Districts Award Infrastructure Contract to Protect Local Waterways
On January 23, 2019, the Sanitation Districts awarded a construction contract for the Clearwater Project to Dragados USA, Inc. The project will protect local waterways by addressing aging infrastructure and involves building a new 7-mile long, 18-foot diameter tunnel to convey treated water from the Joint Water Pollution Control Plant in Carson to existing ocean outfalls at Royal Palms Beach in San Pedro. Construction will begin this year and is scheduled to end in 2026. Read more
January 25, 2019
Clearwater Project Presentation to Coastal San Pedro Neighborhood Council
On January 22, 2019, the Sanitation Districts provided the Coastal San Pedro Neighborhood Council an update on the Clearwater Project, which begins construction this year.
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December 19, 2018
Looking Back at 2018
Click here for a 1-minute video recapping our community outreach efforts in 2018.
December 10, 2018
Clearwater Project Presentation to South Bay Sunrise Rotary Club
On December 5, 2018, the Sanitation Districts provided the South Bay Sunrise Rotary Club an update on the Clearwater Project, which begins construction early next year.
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October 24, 2018
San Pedro Rotary Club Tours Joint Water Pollution Control Plant
On October 20, 2018, the Sanitation Districts gave a tour of the Joint Water Pollution Control Plant to the Rotary Club of San Pedro.
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October 15, 2018
Clearwater Project Presentation at South Bay Cities Council of Governments Legislative Meeting
On October 11, 2018, the Sanitation Districts presented an update on the Clearwater Project to local, state and federal elected officials at the South Bay Cities Council of Governments legislative meeting.
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October 1, 2018
Clearwater Project Presentation to Wilmington Chamber of Commerce
On September 18, 2018, the Sanitation Districts updated the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce on the Clearwater Project, which begins construction early next year.
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September 12, 2018
Clearwater Project Presentation to Los Angeles Gateway Chamber of Commerce
On September 11, 2018, the Sanitation Districts provided an update on the Clearwater Project to the Los Angeles Gateway Chamber of Commerce.
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August 21, 2018
Clearwater Project Presentation to Palo Del Amo Woods Neighborhood Association
On August 21, 2018, the Sanitation Districts provided an update on the Clearwater Project to the Palo Del Amo Woods Neighborhood Association.
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August 13, 2018
New Clearwater Project Video
We have a new 5-minute video that provides an overview of the Clearwater Project including what the project is, why the project is needed, and how the project will be constructed. Click on this link to view it.
July 30, 2018
Clearwater Project Presentation to Tri-Lions Club
On July 26, 2018, the Sanitation Districts provided an update on the Clearwater Project to the Tri-Lions Club of San Pedro, Harbor-City Lomita, and Wilmington.
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July 13, 2018
Clearwater Project Presentation to Harbor City Neighborhood Council
On June 20, 2018, the Sanitation Districts provided an update on the Clearwater Project to the Harbor City Neighborhood Council. Over 50 people were in attendance.
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June 14, 2018
Clearwater Project Presentation to San Pedro Chamber of Commerce
On June 12, 2018, the Sanitation Districts provided an update on the Clearwater Project to the San Pedro Chamber of Commerce.
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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.
