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: The Final Draft of the 2026 Water Resources Plan is available for public comment
The City of Long Beach Utilities Department (LBUD) is preparing its 2026 Water Resources Plan. The Water Resources Plan evaluates options for LBUD for long-term drinking water supply reliability.
Review the Final Draft of the 2026 Water Resources Plan Here:
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 or email waterconservation@lbutilities.org
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)