May 23, 2023
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
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
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
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.
February 22, 2023
On February 21, we provided a construction update to the South Shores Community Association Board of Directors. The Board was briefed on our progress in building the new tunnel, including the 2.2 miles completed. We also shared information on construction-related activities that are occurring in the first quarter of 2023 at Royal Palms Beach.
February 22, 2023
We provided an overview of the Sanitation Districts to the Coastal San Pedro Neighborhood Council and members of the public. We discussed our agency's history and our water and solid waste recycling programs. The Council was also briefed on our food waste recycling program, which helps cities meet state-mandated organic diversion requirements.
January 11, 2023
On January 10, Chamber members were briefed on our progress in building the new 7-mile-long tunnel, including 2 miles completed. We also provided information on the construction-related activities occurring at Royal Palms Beach over the next few months, including potholing around the Districts' property.
December 1, 2022
On November 30, we provided a construction update to representatives of the various San Pedro Neighborhood Councils serving on the Joint Planning and Land Use Committee. Attendees learned about our progress in building the new tunnel, including 1.8 miles completed. We also shared information on the construction-related activities that will be occurring at Royal Palms Beach in early 2023.
October 27, 2022
On October 17, council members and residents learned about the progress made in building the new tunnel, with over 1 mile completed to date. We also shared the construction-related activities that will be occurring at Royal Palms Beach in early 2023. Potholing will be done around our property at the beach to more accurately determine the footprint of the underground structure that connects the existing tunnels to the ocean outfalls. This is the initial work for the construction at Royal Palms Beach. To request a presentation, visit our webpage.
October 26, 2022
On October 12, we provided a Clearwater Project construction update (focusing on the work completed over the last two years) to the Rotary Club. We also briefed members on the Pure Water Southern California Program (Pure Water), which is currently in the environmental planning phase. If approved, Pure Water could become the largest water purification facility in the nation, producing enough water for 1.5 million people. To learn more about Pure Water Southern California, click here.
October 25, 2022
On October 10, council members and residents heard about our progress in building the first mile of the 7-mile Clearwater tunnel. The tunnel boring machine is currently underneath Harbor Regional Park and is expected to reach Gaffey Street and Capitol Drive next summer. To request a presentation, visit our webpage.
September 28, 2022
On September 28, community members saw new video footage of the tunnel construction and what has been built to date. We also shared details about tunneling, ground monitoring and other aspects of the project.
September 21, 2022
On September 21, we shared the latest information on our tunneling. Guests got a look inside the completed portion of the tunnel, which is now 1 mile long. We also discussed when the tunnel boring machine is expected to reach the southern edge of Harbor Regional Park.
September 9, 2022
Residents who live near the Clearwater construction site at the Joint Water Pollution Control Plant (JWPCP) heard about our progress in building the first mile of the 7-mile Clearwater tunnel. We also briefed community members on Pure Water Southern California, a project that is currently in the environmental planning phase. If approved, it could become the largest water purification facility in the nation, producing enough water for 1.5 million people. To learn more about Pure Water Southern California, click here.
May 28, 2022
The Peninsula Breakfast Club received an overview on the Sanitation Districts' food waste recycling program. Club members, who are mostly former military officers and aerospace engineers, saw how food waste is received at the Puente Hills Materials Recovery Facility in Whittier, processed into a slurry, and then trucked to the Joint Water Pollution Control Plant in Carson to co-digest with the solids removed from the wastewater treatment process. Food waste is ultimately converted to compost and to biogas that is used to produce green power.
April 13, 2022
Business and community leaders from the Carson area came to learn about the Clearwater Project at the Carson Community Center. Despite the power outage, we were able to provide an update on the tunnel construction.
March 18, 2022
Former military officers gathered at Rolling Hills Estates to hear about the Clearwater Project. Their military service spanned from World War II to recent wars. Many expressed an interest in the Regional Recycled Water Program, a partnership with the Metropolitan Water Districts of Southern California that could lead to the largest recycled water project in the nation.
February 14, 2022
On February 12, we presented to the Peninsula Breakfast Club. We gave an overview of the Clearwater Project, described the latest construction activities, and provided details of our school outreach program. To request a presentation, visit our webpage.
February 10, 2022
On February 9, we presented an update to the South Bay Cities' Infrastructure Working Group. We gave an overview of the Clearwater Project and described the latest construction activities.
February 8, 2022
On February 7, we presented to the Wilmington Rotary Club. We gave an overview of the Clearwater Project, described the latest construction activities, and provided details of our school outreach program.
January 6, 2022
On January 6, we presented an update to the San Pedro Rotary Club. We gave an overview of the Clearwater project, described the latest construction activities, and provided details of our school outreach program.
November 1, 2021
On October 30th, we provided a virtual construction update on the Clearwater Project. The presentation is available on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bHDe1qvJ64.
October 27, 2021
On October 26, we provided a Clearwater Project construction update to the Wilmington Neighborhood Council including mention of our school outreach program.
September 15, 2021
On September 14, we provided a Clearwater Project construction update to the San Pedro Chamber of Commerce. We gave an overview of the project, the latest construction activities, and details of our school outreach program.
August 23, 2021
On August 18, we provided a Clearwater Project construction update to the Harbor City Neighborhood Council. In addition to a project overview, we gave construction details on the three underground maintenance blocks that were installed along the tunnel alignment, and how the tunnel boring machine has been lowered to its starting depth, assembled and readied to start tunneling.
August 20, 2021
On August 16, we provided a Clearwater Project construction update to the Coastal San Pedro Neighborhood Council. We gave a project overview, the latest construction updates, and explained how the tunnel boring machine works.
August 16, 2021
On August 11, we provided a Clearwater Project construction update to the Joint Land Use and Planning Committee for the Coastal, Central and Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Councils. We gave a project overview, the latest construction updates, and explained how the tunnel boring machine works.
August 4, 2021
On August 3, we provided a construction update on the Clearwater Project at the Carson City Council meeting. We gave an overview of the project and the latest construction activities. The presentation was livestreamed to residents and can be viewed by clicking here.
July 13, 2021
On July 12, we gave a construction update on the Clearwater Project to the Carson Mayor and city staff. We provided a project overview and construction status.
June 24, 2021
On June 23, we gave a presentation on the Clearwater Project to the young professionals of the American Public Works Association. We gave a project overview and discussed the access shaft construction, underground concrete "maintenance blocks," and how the tunnel boring machine works.
June 22, 2021
Yesterday, Rachel, our tunnel boring machine (TBM), was lowered in sections about 100 feet below ground using the access shaft in Carson. After being assembled and tested underground, she will start tunneling. Click here to see highlights of this event.
June 19, 2021
On June 18, we provided a Clearwater Project construction update to the Peninsula Veterans Group. We gave a project overview, the latest construction updates, and explained how the tunnel boring machine works.
June 15, 2021
Yesterday, we provided a Clearwater Project construction update to the Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council. We discussed the installation of ground monitoring stations along Gaffey Street in preparation for tunneling and the lowering of the tunneling machine down the shaft next week.
April 29, 2021
On April 22, we provided a construction update for the Clearwater Project to the South Bay Cities Council of Governments Board of Directors. We discussed the access shaft construction, underground concrete "maintenance blocks," and how the tunnel boring machine works.
April 16, 2021
Yesterday, we hosted a virtual event to unveil the Clearwater Project tunneling machine and recognize the student finalists of our TBM naming and art contests. The event featured several distinguished speakers and provided an opportunity to see the tunneling machine before it is lowered below ground to start tunneling. Click here for photos of the event.
February 8, 2021
On January 30th, we provided a virtual construction update on the Clearwater Project. The presentation is available on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHRHgr9sJ8A.
December 28, 2020
We are pleased to announce the winners of our tunnel boring machine (TBM) naming and art contests. For the TBM naming contest, students submitted original essays that explained the significance of their proposed name and its importance to the community. ...read more
November 5, 2020
On November 4, we provided an update on construction of the Clearwater Project to the Peninsula Veterans Group. We discussed the access shaft, underground concrete "maintenance blocks", and how the tunnel boring machine (TBM) works. ...read more
October 21, 2020
On October 21, we provided an overview of the Clearwater Project and a construction update. We also mentioned the tunnel boring machine (TBM) naming and art contests that are open to all students in Los Angeles County. ...read more
October 13, 2020
On October 13, we provided a construction update to the Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council. We showed video clips of the shaft construction taking place at the Joint Water Pollution Control Plant in Carson. ...read more
September 17, 2020
On September 17, we provided a construction update on the Clearwater Project to the Rotary Club of San Pedro. We covered the shaft construction, the underground concrete (maintenance) blocks being created at three locations along the tunnel alignment and how the tunnel boring machine builds the tunnel as it digs. ...read more
September 10, 2020
On September 10, we provided a brief overview and a construction update on the Clearwater Project. We showed the construction of the shaft that will be used to lower the tunnel boring machine (TBM) to its starting depth. ...read more
August 22, 2020
On August 22, we provided a brief overview of the Clearwater Project and a construction update to the Peninsula Breakfast Club. We covered the shaft construction, the creation of underground concrete "maintenance blocks" at three locations along the tunnel alignment, and how the tunnel boring machine (TBM) works. ...read more
August 8, 2020
On August 8, we provided a construction update to the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce. We showed video clips of the shaft construction taking place at the Joint Water Pollution Control Plant in Carson. ...read more
July 23, 2020
On July 16, we provided a construction update to the Joint Planning & Land Use Committee for the San Pedro Neighborhood Councils. We also mentioned that we are offering free virtual tours of our facilities to schools, and that we will be holding art and naming for the tunnel boring machine in September. ...read more
June 8, 2020
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. ...read more
March 3, 2020
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. ...read more
November 5, 2019
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. ...read more
October 18, 2019
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. ...read more
September 25, 2019
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). ...read more
September 20, 2019
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. ...read more
September 20, 2019
On September 18, 2019, the Sanitation Districts provided an update on the Clearwater Project to the Harbor City Neighborhood Council. ...read more
June 24, 2019
Clearwater team participated in the Seal Day Festival in San Pedro, which took place on June 22. Many visitors stopped by the Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County's booth and inquired about the Clearwater Project, our water recycling program, and the upcoming school outreach program. For more information on these programs, please visit our Clearwater Project Resource Page.
June 20, 2019
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. ...read more
May 21, 2019
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. ...read more
March 27, 2019
On Saturday, March 23, 2019, the Sanitation Districts provided the Peninsula Breakfast Club an update on the Clearwater Project. ...read more
March 21, 2019
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. ...read more
March 14, 2019
On March 12, 2019, the Sanitation Districts provided the North Wilmington Neighborhood Watch Group an update on the Clearwater Project. ...read more
February 28, 2019
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. ...read more
February 28, 2019
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. ...read more
February 22, 2019
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. ...read more
February 5, 2019
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
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. ...read more
January 25, 2019
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
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. ...read more
December 19, 2018
Click here for a 1-minute video recapping our community outreach efforts in 2018.
December 10, 2018
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. ...read more
October 24, 2018
On October 20, 2018, the Sanitation Districts gave a tour of the Joint Water Pollution Control Plant to the Rotary Club of San Pedro. ...read more
October 15, 2018
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. ...read more
October 1, 2018
On September 18, 2018, the Sanitation Districts updated the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce on the Clearwater Project, which begins construction early next year. ...read more
September 12, 2018
On September 11, 2018, the Sanitation Districts provided an update on the Clearwater Project to the Los Angeles Gateway Chamber of Commerce. ...read more
August 24, 2018
On August 21, 2018, the Sanitation Districts provided an update on the Clearwater Project to the Palo Del Amo Woods Neighborhood Association. ...read more
August 13, 2018
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
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. ...read more
July 13, 2018
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. ...read more
June 14, 2018
On June 12, 2018, the Sanitation Districts provided an update on the Clearwater Project to the San Pedro Chamber of Commerce. ...read more
April 30, 2018
The Sanitation Districts held a public workshop on Clearwater Project Construction on April 26 at the Carriage Crest Park located on 23800 South Figueroa Street. ...read more
30 Abril 2018
Los Distritos Sanitarios tuvieron un taller público sobre la construcción del proyecto Clearwater el 26 de abril en el Parque Carriage Crest situado en 23800 Sur Calle Figueroa. ...leer mas
March 28, 2018
The Sanitation Districts held a public workshop on Clearwater Project Construction on March 27 at the Wilmington Senior Center located on 1371 Eubank Avenue. ...read more
28 Marzo 2018
Los Distritos Sanitarios tuvieron un taller público sobre la construcción del proyecto Clearwater el 27 de marzo en el Wilmington Senior Center situado en 1371 Eubank Avenue. ...leer mas
February 9, 2018
On February 9, 2018, the California Coastal Commission unanimously approved issuance of a permit to the Sanitation Districts for construction of the Clearwater Project at Royal Palms Beach. The project will protect local waterways by addressing aging wastewater (sewage) infrastructure that serves over 5 million people in Los Angeles County. ...read more
February 1, 2018
The Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County are excited to launch the Clearwater Project website, your online resource for construction information and related events. ...read more
December 19, 2017
On December 19, 2017, the Sanitation Districts provided an update on the Clearwater Project to members of Joint Water Pollution Control Plant (JWPCP) Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) during the annual holiday dinner. ...read more
September 19, 2017
On September 19, 2017, the Sanitation Districts conducted a second workshop on the Clearwater Project for the residents of San Pedro. Various aspects of construction and other technical matters were discussed. ...read more
August 23, 2017
On August 23, 2017, the Sanitation Districts' Board of Directors entered into a construction management services agreement with Mott MacDonald LLC to augment Districts' staff ...read more
August 9, 2017
On August 9, 2017, the Sanitation Districts' Board of Directors authorized the issuance of a purchase order to Environmental Outreach Strategies (EOS) for public outreach consulting services. ...read more
July 19, 2017
On July 19, 2017, the Sanitation Districts conducted a workshop on the Clearwater Project for the residents of San Pedro. This workshop was held at the Doubletree Hotel in San Pedro and it provided the opportunity for local residents to ask questions about the Clearwater Project.
July 19, 2017
On July 19, 2017, the Sanitation Districts provided an update on the Clearwater Project to the Infrastructure Working Group of South Bay Cities Council of Governments (COG), where public works directors, city managers, and elected officials were present.
June 19, 2017
On June 19, 2017, the Sanitation Districts provided an update on the Clearwater Project to the Coastal San Pedro Neighborhood Council, where members of the public were present.
June 14, 2017
On June 14, 2017, the Sanitation Districts provided an update on the Clearwater Project to the Rancho Palos Verdes Council of Homeowner Associations (CHOA). CHOA Board Members, elected officials and members of the public were present.
April 10, 2017
On April 10, 2017, the Sanitation Districts completed a prequalification process for potential contractors for the Clearwater Project. Eight firms passed the pre-qualification process:
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