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West Basin Free Ocean Water Desalination Briefing & Tour

Join us on Saturday, Feb. 13 at 9:00 a.m. for a new water education opportunity!

Learn how West Basin is exploring responsible ocean water desalination to diversify the district’s water supply portfolio, increase water reliability and protect our marine ecosystem. The talk includes a brief tour of the renowned Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility, which showcases the same water purification technologies that turn seawater into drinking water.

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Date: Saturday, February 13, 2016

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Time: 9:00am – 10:30am

Email info@westbasin.org or call our hotline at (310) 660-6243.

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Reservations are required.

Location: Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility

Address: 1935 S. Hughes Way, El Segundo, CA 90245

Free parking available in front lot.

Details

Please note it is mandatory for all guests to be at least 7 years of age or older, and all tour participants must wear flat, closed-toe shoes for safety purposes.

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West Basin Municipal Water District is a wholesale water agency that provides imported drinking water to nearly one million people in 17 cities and unincorporated areas in Los Angeles County. West Basin is an industry leader in water recycling, conservation and water education. West Basin is currently implementing a Water Reliability program to reduce the agency’s dependence on imported water and develop drought-proof local water supplies. The program includes water recycling, water conservation, groundwater desalting and ocean water desalination. Visit www.westbasin.org and www.westbasin.org/desal to learn more.

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