Our water comes from the Colorado River, Northern California and local groundwater, with the mix varying throughout the year. The groundwater is pumped from hundreds of feet below the ground. That pumping process can sometimes result in aeration, or the mixing of air with water. Aeration creates small bubbles in the water that are harmless, but may give the water a cloudy appearance. This mixing of air into the water is also very common with the Metropolitan Water District aqueducts that typically run very full during the summer months.

Tip: If your water looks cloudy, pour some water into a clear glass and let it sit for a minute. As the air bubbles leave the water, the cloudiness will generally disappear. If the cloudiness does not clear, call Lomita Water at (310) 325-7110.

Like other public water agencies in Los Angeles County, Lomita Water depends on two sources of water. Approximately 35-40% of our domestic water supply is groundwater pumped from the West Coast Basin, and the remainder is imported water purchased from the West Basin Municipal Water District, which purchases directly from Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD).