Mayor Garcetti Announces Innovative Pilot Program to Conserve More Water in Historic Drought
Mayor Eric Garcetti announced a new water meter pilot program that will help the City conserve more water as California continues to endure the most punishing drought in state history. During the month of January, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) outfitted 28 City parks with 100 Smart Water Meters. The parks have begun using the meters to test the broader viability of the new technology.
The state-of-the-art Smart Meters offer significant technological advantages over the current industry standard. The new meters detect leaks automatically and capture detailed usage data in 15-minute intervals, which they instantly feed into a cloud-based server for real-time display online.
“Conserving water now will shape our City’s future for generations,” said Mayor Eric Garcetti. “We must collaborate, innovate, and use the best technology available to secure our water supplies. These Smart Meters are the critical investment we need.”
Like most water customers, the Department of Recreation and Parks currently monitors its usage through its bi-monthly bills. Improved real-time water use data will help the Department find and fix leaks faster, improve overall water management, and help the Department achieve even greater savings.
This pilot will build on Recreation and Parks’ leadership in water conservation. Last fiscal year, the Department reduced its water usage by 26 percent, enough water to serve 8,000 L.A. households for a year.
