MWD is a state-established cooperative that, along with its 26 cities and retail suppliers, provides water for 19 million people in six counties.

Meaningful Work A career with Metropolitan offers the chance to be part of an agency that is tied to the well-being of Southern California’s people, businesses and economy. We are a …

It took a 1928 act of the state Legislature to establish Metropolitan through the Metropolitan Water District Act, known as the MWD Act, or simply the Act. It created Metropolitan as a special …

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California P.O. Box 54153 Los Angeles, CA 90054-0153

Explore the Water System The Colorado River Aqueduct The State Water Project The MWD Distribution System Bringing Water Across the State About 20% of the water used in Southern …

Metropolitan Management From the time they were tasked with carving a water lifeline from the Colorado River across the desert, Metropolitan managers have built a culture of hard work, …

The board is responsible for establishing and administering Metropolitan’s policies and upholding the articles in the MWD Act. Our board typically meets on the second Tuesday of each month, …

Fact Sheets and PublicationsThe Colorado River provides an essential water supply for 19 million people and a $1.6 trillion economy in Southern California. Everyone who relies on Colorado …

Dec 4, 2025 · MWD Distribution Mapcheck_circle Dec. 16, 2025 Report Board of Directors Board Summary Report - December Dec. 16, 2025 View Resource Dec. 12, 2025 Other Board of …

MWD Board Item 6-A Staff Presentation (December 2018) Update to Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control (December 2018) MWD Board Item 6-B Staff Presentation (September 2018)