Los Angeles has reduced water usage

As part of National Water Week, it is important to highlight efforts that show improvements in the use, utilization, and care of this vital liquid. Such is the case of the City of Los Angeles in California, where, despite the population increasing by half a million since 1990, water consumption has been reduced by half.

Marta Segura, director of the City of Los Angeles Water Department and director of the Office of Climate Emergency Mobilization, explains how this significant reduction was achieved in the face of the water crisis that many areas are experiencing due to climate change.

Marta Segura also points out that people have done their part by reducing consumption and now have equipment that saves water, as well as policies that help raise public awareness.

Despite the progress made by the city, the goal remains to reduce imports and increase water storage. It should be noted that Los Angeles imports more than 80% of its water.

Marta Segura, director of Heat in the City of Los Angeles and director of the Office of Climate Emergency Mobilization, recalls campaigns carried out with the population such as Every Drop Counts.

Marta Segura, director of Heat for the City of Los Angeles and director of the Office of Climate Emergency Mobilization, says they are looking to implement campaigns to ensure that citizens embrace the strategy of recycling water, especially as they are using increasingly advanced technology.

Marta Segura, director of Heat in the City of Los Angeles and director of the Office of Climate Emergency Mobilization, asserts that more campaigns are necessary because it will be a matter of survival.

Finally, Marta Segura says that the City of Los Angeles teaches us that by applying innovation and investing in technology, we can save and conserve water.

This report is part of the “Cuando se Seque el Arroyo” series funded by The Walton Family Foundation.