The Water Cooler - California's First Official Water Blog

Answer our water trivia questions

Welcome to Central Basin

Central Basin MWD meets the water needs of more than 2 million people by working closely with cities, retail agencies and community-based groups to deliver innovative and successful solutions. Each year, Central Basin provides approximately 88,832 acre feet of imported water to its 227 square mile service area - a region that extends across 24 cities and unincorporated parts of Los Angeles County.

As we look to the future, our focus remains on the people we serve. Key community partnerships make possible the development of projects and programs that will secure the regional water supply and promote the importance of conservation, education and recycling.

Featured Program
Drought Update
Water Rebates

In addition to award-winning classroom programs, we offer a fun and educational kid's webpage, packed with water trivia, quizzes, online games and much more!

Click here to play new games now!

California's water system is facing a crisis. To understand local supply challenges, it's important to know the sources of Southern California's water and what's happening in those areas.

Learn More

Whether you're a property owner or a business, we have rebates for you! Find out today how popular water-saving devices just got more affordable.

Click Here for more information