Ensure access to safe, clean, and affordable water

Safe, clean, accessible, and affordable drinking water has been recognized as a fundamental human right, with California becoming the first state in the country to recognize this right legislatively through AB 685. Although the majority of LA County residents receive high-quality water from large water providers, some communities are in need of meaningful improvements to their water infrastructure to ensure that their drinking water is healthy, reliable, and affordable, particularly in the face of increasing stressors on water resources because of climate change. Addressing these issues will require innovative policy solutions as well as a robust assessment to identify the scope and scale of issues.