Opinion: Historic Regional Water Exchange Signed

On March 19, Western Water and the San Diego County Water Authority signed a water exchange agreement that will provide benefits across much of Southern California. The agreement is conservatively projected to save Western Water customers $49.1 million, provide the San Diego County Water Authority an ongoing revenue stream of more than $13 million per year and a one-time payment of $39.1 million.

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California will continue to receive full cost of moving water for member agencies and gain an important tool in long-range planning for water supply resiliency in Riverside and San Diego counties.