As Los Angeles grapples with increasing water stress due to climate change, persistent drought, and rising demand, securing reliable water sources is essential to building long-term resilience. This session will explore strategies at the regional, city, and building levels to address water scarcity, highlighting how decentralized water reuse can play a crucial role in sustainability and resilience, especially amid recent wildfires and the rebuilding efforts that will follow. Our expert panel will discuss policy initiatives, infrastructure advancements, and technologies that support water conservation and reuse.
Attendees will gain insight into how integrated water management strategies can enhance resilience, reduce dependency on imported water, and support sustainable urban growth. This session will offer practical guidance on choosing the right water solutions for different project scales—from single-family homes to commercial buildings and even district- and city-level planning. Whether you're involved in policy, real estate development, or sustainability planning, you’ll leave with actionable strategies to advance water efficiency and reuse.
Project highlights include:
• Operation Next – A plan to transform the Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant into a 100% water recycling facility by 2035, significantly boosting LA’s water supply.
• Pure Water Southern California – A regional initiative aiming to produce up to 150 million gallons of purified water per day by recycling wastewater into high-quality drinking water.
• Sustainable Water Infrastructure Project (SWIP) – Opened in 2022, this underground facility treats stormwater, urban runoff, and wastewater to produce purified water.
• Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills – A LEED Gold-certified hotel utilizing an onsite water reuse system to treat greywater for reuse in irrigation, enhancing sustainability and reducing water demand in drought-struck Southern California.
