Background
The Long Beach Utilities Department (LBUD) has been delivering a safe and dependable water supply to our residents and businesses within the City of Long Beach for over 100 years. As we prepare for a climate-resilient future, it is imperative to adapt our aging infrastructure to meet the drinking water needs of our community. The Department is taking steps to minimize reliance on imported water, increase opportunities for recycled water, and maximize local groundwater supplies.
Latest News - Public Invited to Public Workshop for 2025 - 2050 Water Resources Plan
The City of Long Beach Utilities Department (LBUD) is preparing its 2025 - 2050 Water Resources Plan. The Water Resources Plan evaluates options for LBUD for long-term drinking water supply reliability. More information on previous Water Resources Plans can be found below.
LBUD invites you to join us and R.S.V.P. for the public workshop to be informed and requests your feedback at:
1800 East Wardlow Road, Long Beach, CA 90807
Hours: Monday, June 8, 2026 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Parking/Bus: Free visitor parking is available. The Administration building is conveniently located near four Long Beach Transit Bus routes: 21, 23, 71, and 131.
Dinner will be provided.
Space is limited and it will be first-come first-serve.
To R.S.V.P. please visit bit.ly/2050WaterResourcesPlan
For any questions, please contact Long Beach Utilities at waterconservation@lbutilities.org.
2025 Urban Water Management Plan
The City of Long Beach Public Utilities Department prepares its 2025 Urban Water Management Plan in accordance with State Water Code Sections 10610 through 10657 of the Urban Water Management Planning Act. The UWMP is drafted every five years to assess future water demand, evaluate the ability to meet that demand under various conditions, plan for drought response, and promote efficient water use and conservation.
The adopted 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and its attachments can be read below. If interested in having a copy of the Urban Water Management Plan translated into a different language, please contact (562) 570-2300.
Urban Water Management Plan Attachments
1-DWR-Bulletin-118-Central-Basin.pdf(PDF, 354KB)
2-DWR-Bulletin-118-Basin-Description-West-Coast-Basin.pdf(PDF, 506KB)
3-Central-Basin-Third-Amended-Judgment.pdf(PDF, 4MB)
4-WRD-Survey-2025.pdf(PDF, 8MB)
5-West-Coast-Basin-Amended-Judgment_.pdf(PDF, 5MB)
6-Central-Basin-Annual-Watermaster-Report-2024-2025.pdf(PDF, 3MB)
7-West-Coast-Basin-2024-2025-Annual-Report.pdf(PDF, 2MB)
8-Metropolitan Water District-UWMPDraft.pdf(PDF, 21MB)
9-Metropolitan Water District-Act.pdf(PDF, 545KB)
10-LACSD JOS Plan.pdf(PDF, 20MB)
11-Water Shortage Contingency Plan.pdf(PDF, 857KB)
12-hazard-mitigation-plan2023.pdf(PDF, 27MB)
13-rules-and-regs.pdf(PDF, 872KB)
Previous Water Resources Plans
In 2019, Long Beach Utilities published its first Water Resources Plan. The purpose of the WRP is to provide a long-term water resources strategy that meets specified objectives and adapts to changing future conditions such as (1) threats to local groundwater and imported water; (2) regulatory requirements; and (3) impacts of climate change.
What's a Water Resource Plan?
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Ensure clean, safe, and high-quality water for all customers
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Deliver water services in a sustainable, equitable and cost-effective manner
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Provide reliable water supply service to customers across all parts of the service area
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Increase resiliency of the water system during droughts and unexpected disruptions
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Protect and enhance the local and regional environment through multi-benefit projects
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