Design and Architecture

Can the Southland Become Water Self-Sufficient?

LA exists thanks to imported water. But does it have to? From underground cisterns and "thirsty concrete" to expanding spreading grounds, Southland cities and water agencies are working their way towards "water self-sufficiency" -- with home owners becoming participants in management of our water.

By Frances Anderton • Dec 8, 2015 • 1 min read

LA exists thanks to imported water. But does it have to? From underground cisterns and "thirsty concrete" to expanding spreading grounds, Southland cities and water agencies are working their way towards "water self-sufficiency" -- with home owners becoming participants in management of our water.

Pico Library water cistern

Photos by Avishay Artsy

Frances Anderton
architecture critic and author
Frances Anderton
architecture critic and author
Avishay Artsy
Producer, DnA: Design and Architecture
Art Castro
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
Deborah Weintraub
Office of the Los Angeles City Engineer
Matt Petersen
City of Los Angeles

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Can the Southland Become Water Self-Sufficient?

LA exists thanks to imported water. But does it have to? From underground cisterns and "thirsty concrete" to expanding spreading grounds, Southland cities and water agencies are working their way towards "water self-sufficiency" -- with home owners becoming participants in management of our water.

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Design and Architecture

Can the Southland Become Water Self-Sufficient?

LA exists thanks to imported water. But does it have to? From underground cisterns and "thirsty concrete" to expanding spreading grounds, Southland cities and water agencies are working their way towards "water self-sufficiency" -- with home owners becoming participants in management of our water.

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