Southern California Edison
Power: Southern California Edison.
Where does Santa Monica get their water from?
groundwater wells
The City of Santa Monica currently obtains up to 75% of its water from local groundwater wells within the City and in West Los Angeles.
Where does La electricity come from?
Nearly a quarter of that power comes from power plants within the Los Angeles basin. The rest comes from elsewhere, including the Owens Valley, and as far away as the Columbia River in the Pacific Northwest, and the coal fields of central Utah. The city’s reach for energy extends even further than its reach for water.
Is LADWP same as Edison?
» LADWP vs Edison: Same part of the world but worlds apart.
Is it OK to drink tap water in Santa Monica?
Although some people may disagree with the taste, typically associated with added chlorine or mineral content, tap water is safe to drink. If you want to find out how safe Santa Monica’s drinking water supply is, visit our website to access the most current Annual Water Quality Report.
Can you drink the water in Santa Monica?
Santa Monica, CA tap water is safe to drink. Santa Monica water meets and exceeds U.S. EPA and State Drinking Water Health Standards. Also the City of Santa Monica is required by state law to add fluoride to drinking water to help prevent dental decay in consumers.
How does Santa Monica’s Public Works Department work?
Water is a critical resource that none of us can live without, which is why Santa Monica’s Public Works Department works around the clock to ensure residents and businesses continue to receive safe, reliable, and high-quality water. In order to effectively do this, we have to continue to invest in our water and wastewater system.
What is Santa Monica doing to manage its water resources?
Click on the links below to review the supporting documentation: On May 24, 2016, the Santa Monica City Council adopted the 2015 Urban Water Management Plan (18.1 MB) which presents the City’s long-term strategy for managing its water resources and maintaining water quality.
Can Santa Monica achieve its 2023 water self-sufficiency goal?
Santa Monica’s Public Works Department has set out on a five-year water and wastewater rate study to evaluate the cost alternatives to ensure Santa Monica has a well-maintained water system, keep water bills low over time, and can achieve our 2023 water self-sufficiency goal established by Council.
When will the 2019 Santa Monica water rate increase be effective?
On Tuesday, January 8, 2019, the Santa Monica City Council authorized the previously approved 9% water rate increase for calendar year 2019. The rate increase will be effective on water bills issued on or about 3/1/2019.
