As climate change continues to challenge Los Angeles' water supplies and with direct potable reuse legislation on the horizon, reclaimed and recycled water will become increasingly vital to meet the city’s demands. Join the Pacific Council on Tuesday, October 22, for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant, one of the nation’s largest wastewater treatment facilities. This tour includes a unique opportunity to engage with Los Angeles’ water treatment experts, discussing the impacts of climate change on our water supply and the future role of water reclamation in LA homes.

Pacific Council members will gain valuable insights, including:

• An in-depth look at how one of the nation’s largest wastewater treatment facilities is at the forefront of water reclamation.
• Insights into Los Angeles’ sustainability efforts and the political aspects of waste and water.
• An update on the One Water 2040 Plan and the future of Los Angeles tap water.

This unique opportunity will highlight the connections between climate change, water sustainability in the LA basin, and the future of water reclamation. Join us for an essential and interactive conversation about one of our most critical resources: clean water.

About LA’s Environment Learning Center at Hyperion

The Environmental Learning Center (ELC) teaches people about the management of sustainable water and solid resources in Los Angeles. The ELC was developed as an engaging, interactive learning environment that not only explains sustainable principles for everyday life but also demonstrates these principles. So, as visitors look around, they will see water and solid materials recycling on-site, continuous conservation, environmentally friendly building materials, a green roof, and many more examples of sustainable principles in action. Visitors to the ELC will better understand the City’s work to protect public health and the environment.

Through interactive exhibits, visitors will learn the essential role of every individual in the future of clean water treatment and conservation, watershed protection, and the management of solid resources. ELC hopes that after visiting, visitors will discover a fantastic resource for environmental education and where thousands of Angelenos of all ages will be inspired to adopt sustainable practices in their daily lives, thus becoming much-needed—and much more effective—stewards of the environment. For more information, please visit their website here.