This project will improve water quality with the construction of infiltration wells to store and infiltrate stormwater runoff as well as reduce the amount of bacterial, toxic, and metal pollutants being discharged into Centinela Creek, a tributary of Ballona Creek. In addition, this project will provide a water supply benefit by retaining runoff and using it to irrigate the landscaping at Ladera Park while also enhancing recreational infrastructure.

This project, the city’s first to improve stormwater quality and increase local water supply, will capture 100% of the pollutants generated within the project site such as bacteria, metals, toxics, and trash which would otherwise be discharged into the Ballona Creek. The project will be the first of its kind within the City of Beverly Hills, intended to serve as a model project for public education and community engagement for water use-efficiency and water conservation. 

The City of Santa Monica is implementing a multi-benefit project, the Sustainable Water Infrastructure Project, that will advance treat wastewater, harvested stormwater, and brackish groundwater. In doing so, this project will provide Santa Monica with up to 1,680 acre-feet/year of new, drought resilient water supply and will also result in environmental benefits by reducing the volume of stormwater that discharges to Santa Monica Bay.

The Culver City Mesmer Low Flow Diversion Project captures dry-weather urban runoff from Centinela Creek and diverts up to 0.99 cfs from a 6,288-acre drainage area to the sanitary sewer for treatment at the Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant. The project supports Ballona Creek Bacteria TMDL compliance and contributes to recycled water supply, while wet-weather flows continue to Santa Monica Bay.

This project will capture rainwater and runoff from an 857-acre drainage area at Edward Vincent Jr. Park through an underground water infiltration reservoir, vegetated bioretention area, and a new dry creek through the park.