Report to Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, April 05, 2022
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CONSIDER AN INFORMATIONAL UPDATE ON AN AWARD RECEIVED BY THE CITY OF CARSON PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT (CITY COUNCIL)
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I. SUMMARY
The California Water Environment Association (CWEA) awarded the City of Carson First Place in Engineering Achievement for the Carriage Crest Stormwater Capture Project. This project was funded by Caltrans and LA County Public Works and was project-managed by the LA County Sanitation District.
CWEA is a California organization dedicated to protecting our important water resources. They connect water professionals, educate industry members on the most current technology and systems to accelerate innovation in the industry to achieve secure and robust water systems for our state and beyond. Water treatment systems, aging water infrastructure, water capture, water recycling, and water shortages are currently front-of-mind as challenges in the U.S. and internationally.
Carson's Stormwater Capture Project at Carriage Crest has been receiving increased attention from sustainability experts and civic water engineers across the United States and throughout the State of California for its innovative and efficient design and function. This project, and Carson projects overall, is being looked to as a prototype for future water design across the nation since it captures and treats stormwater, providing an opportunity for beneficial reuse.
II. RECOMMENDATION
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III. ALTERNATIVES
None.
IV. BACKGROUND
Water that flows in storm drains, especially during dry weather, is a significant source of pollutants to rivers and coastal waters. The cities and unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County are responsible for managing water in storm drains ("stormwater"), whether raining or not, under a MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System) permit issued by the Regional Water Quality Control Board. The MS4 permit r...
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