Long Beach, you reduced your water use by 14 percent in July. That’s the third straight month of water use reductions for our city. Keep up the great work!
#savewater
#liveh2olb
Read more:
#HurricaneKay
is bringing high tide, waves and swell to the Long Beach coast, and we expect rain and wind coming in tonight and into tomorrow.
Our LBW crews are out today helping
@LongBeachParks
and
@longbeachfd
build sand berms to prepare for the storm and protect homes.
#FunFactFriday
: Long Beach uses the same amount of water now as we did in the 1960s despite a 40% increase in our population! With an average residential water use of fewer than 63 gallons per person a day, Long Beach is a leader in 💧 use efficiency.
#LiveH2OLB
📸
@LongBeachCity
Coronavirus has no impact on the quality or supply of your tap water. As always, your tap water is safe, available + plentiful. This health outbreak should not disrupt water or sewer service to our Long Beach Water customers.
Updates + info on COVID-19:
#LongBeachWater
is checking all water and sewer infrastructure after tonight's earthquake. No reports or damages found at this time. If you have a water or sewer emergency, please call 562.570.2390.
The use of baby wipes, paper towels, and disinfecting wipes has recently increased, so please do your part in preventing negative impacts on the sewer system: put wipes (including those labelled “flushable”) and paper towels in the trash, not the toilet.
#flushresponsibly
We’ll be at the Grand Opening of the new Billie Jean King Library
@LBCityLibrary
this Saturday at 9:30am and we’re bringing along our Quench Buggy!
#BYObottle
to keep hydrated!
It’s time for a collective pat on the back, Long Beach. 🙌
For five straight months, from May to September, the city has seen a reduction in water usage.
September marked the second consecutive month Long Beach met the state’s conservation goal of 15%. 🎉
Love is in the air! 💘 This Valentine’s Day, Conservin’ Mervyn wants you to fall in love with:
- Shorter showers
- Full laundry loads
- Fixing the leaky faucet
Our hearts skipped a beat just thinking about these lovely water-wise habits.
The use of baby wipes, paper towels, and disinfecting wipes has recently increased, so please do your part in preventing negative impacts on the sewer system: put wipes (including those labelled “flushable”) and other paper products in the trash, not the toilet.
#flushresponsibly
Long Beach Utilities takes pride in keeping our infrastructure in tip-top shape and providing excellent customer service. Team members like Fatima, one of our Mechanical Engineer Associates, make sure the pipes that carry natural gas are in good shape and safe for everyone. Thank
PUBLIC NOTICE:
@LBWater
has received reports of individuals impersonating a vendor contracted by the City. The impersonators appear to be selling filtration devices, claiming there is an issue with water quality.
Cooking with fats, oil, and grease (F.O.G.) may taste good 😋 but the sewer won’t appreciate it as much as your taste buds.
Remember that FOG goes in the trash, not the drain.
#SewerSunday
#RinseResponsibly
We’ve received reports of individuals going door-to-door pretending to be water employees who might tell you that they need to check your water. LBW never comes unannounced to check water quality. Do not let these people into your house. Learn more:
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, our imported water supplier, has completed work on the Upper Feeder pipeline a couple days early! Normal outdoor watering can resume Tuesdays + Saturdays. Thanks for all your effort to conserve during this regional emergency.
No matter the reason. Regardless of the season. Your tap water is
#ThereWhenYouNeedIt
. During
#DrinkingWaterWeek
we encourage you to appreciate the high quality of your water. 💧
With the recent rainy weather - and more showers on the way - you can give your irrigation system a rest. Turn off the sprinklers and just let nature do its thing.
#LiveH2OLB
#waterwise
#rain
Keep it up, Long Beach! Our water usage is just barely higher than it was in 2015. To help keep us on track to meet current statewide goals, Long Beach residents can continue to do their part by reducing 💧 use by a gallon or more a day!
Tips:
#LiveH2OLB
#DYK
that washing your 🚗 in your driveway or on the street contributes to the run-off of soap, dirt, oil and metals into local storm drains?
☀️This summer, try taking your car to a commercial car wash, where water is recycled before it goes to a treatment plant.
#PSA
! We’ve received reports of individuals going door to door pretending to be Long Beach Utilities employees. We will never come unannounced to your home to check water quality. If you ever have concerns about your water quality, please give us a call at (562) 570-2479.
We’re highlighting ways to save water room by room all through August!
To start, here are 3 tips to save💧 in the bathroom:
1. Turn the faucet off while brushing your teeth
2. Take a one-song shower
3. Install a low-flow showerhead
Follow us for more water-wise tips!
#LiveH2OLB
@LongBeachWater
operates and maintains 700+ miles of sanitary sewer lines.🔧⚙️🔧 Here, LBWD employees are working to maintain a sewer lift station, which is a key part of ensuring sanitary sewer system reliability and capacity for Long Beach residents and businesses.
If your weekend chores consist of cleaning the driveway or pathway, remember to use a broom instead of your water hose! Saving water every day is the Long Beach way!
#LiveH20LB
#WaterHack
#DYK
Long Beach uses the same amount of water now as we did in the 1960s, despite a 40% increase in our population? Thanks to conservation-minded residents and businesses, we are a leader in water-use efficiency. Thank you for doing your part to conserve!
#LiveH2OLB
Now is a good time to start planning your new California‐friendly landscape for spring blooms! October and November are the best months for landscaping as the cooler weather and winter rains help new plantings get established. Visit to start now.
Did you know that wet wipes labelled "flushable" actually don't breakdown enough when flushed & can still clog sewer pipes?! Remember only the 3Ps (pee, poo and toilet paper) should be flushed.
#HealthySewers
#LiveH2OLB
#DYK
there are more than 70 restaurants in our Certified Blue Restaurant program? They have voluntarily adopted water-saving devices and appliances to achieve the highest water-efficiency standards. Check out participating restaurants at
#LiveH2OLB
The City is committed to keeping the public informed of any new developments and potential impacts to public services and to the community. Any pertinent updates will be provided as the investigation continues. Information is available at the City's temporary site at
Left the gift shopping to the last minute…AGAIN? 🎁
Here are a few water-wise gifts to make you look like you planned ahead:
- Reusable water bottle
- Drought-resistant plant
- Moisture meter
Now you are a gift-giving master. You’re welcome.
🌦️Rain is on the way, Long Beach! Turn off your irrigation system today to prepare for showers Sunday - Wednesday. Your sprinklers will thank you for the break!
#LiveH2OLB
#waterwise
Our Admin Building (1800 E Wardlow Road) will close to the public through the end of March, or until further notice, to slow community spread of
#COVID19
. Service counter assistance will be made available via phone, online or email only. Read more at .
This
#WorldWaterDay
, take a moment to learn about groundwater. LBWD is undertaking efforts to grow our groundwater resources for the future to increase sustainability and reduce dependency on imported water, which improves the resiliency of our 💧 supply.
We’re so proud of our water utility workers who were featured on
@ToughAsNailsCBS
last night! Adam G, Jeremy, Robert, Jose, Andrew and Juan each took a star turn while Adam K assisted
@PhilKeoghan
with hosting duties. Check out the episode here:
Take a peek below the surface with LBWD crew member Landon! 👀 Our water utility crew members are part of the team that makes sure everything is running smoothly to help us serve nearly 500,000 Long Beach Water customers throughout the City.
Pictured are this year’s employees of the year with our general manager Chris Garner. The employees of the year were each nominated by their peers for exemplifying a hard work ethic & dedication to their jobs. Thanks for following along with us for
#WaterProfessionalsWeek
!
We’re celebrating
#WaterProfessionalsAppreciationWeek
by thanking our Long Beach Water family of experts who keep our water safe and reliable. You rock! 💓
Looks like the rain is making a comeback tomorrow and this weekend, LB! Make sure your sprinklers are off until 48 hours after the rain ends. More water hacks at
#LiveH20LB
Please do your part in preventing negative impacts on the sewer system. Wipes and other products (even ones labeled "flushable") belong in the trash, not the toilet.
#FlushResponsibly
Employee Juan and our sewer division routinely inspect the 712 miles of Long Beach owned sewer mains to ensure wastewater collection continues uninterrupted. Juan’s hard work helps prevent any unwelcome surprises this holiday season.
Congrats to LBW Water Utility Supervisor Jose, the City of Long Beach’s August Employee of the Month! He ensures work crews run smoothly in repairing broken water pipelines, and is also a shift operator for the water distribution system. LB residents can always count on him!
This Women’s History Month, we celebrate Ellen H. Swallow Richards (1842-1911). Apart from being the first woman admitted to MIT, she conducted a drinking water survey 🚰 in Massachusetts that led to the creation of the first state water-quality standards in the nation.
LBWD employees like Landon maintain a large network of water infrastructure, providing water to customers through more than 90,000 individual 💧 connections. ⚙️ Our service rigs are decked out with a variety of equipment to ensure we can swiftly make repairs.
This Fix a Leak Week, take a peek. Does your toilet or sink leak? Avoid a water bill peak. 10% of homes have leaks that waste 90 gallons or more a day. Common leak sources:
Worn toilet flappers
Dripping faucets
Loose or damaged valves
Fixing leaks can save about 10% on your bill!
#TBT
to our ribbon cutting last Thursday for Long Beach’s newest
#groundwater
well, the first in two decades. This new well will reduce Long Beach’s dependence on imported water – increasing resilience and independence for Long Beach’s water supply to ensure a reliable and
#ICYMI
We’re working hard with our partners
@mwdh2o
and
@WRDsocal
to deliver you exceptional water and exceptional service. Your tap water is safe and reliable. Learn more at
After such a dry winter, why not make your next weekend project a water-wise one? Our Lawn-to-Garden program can help you pay for transforming your lawn into a beautiful, water efficient garden. Read more:
#waterwise
#garden
#DYK
that to produce Long Beach’s high quality drinking water💧, our water goes through a rigorous 10-step treatment process? This is to ensure sediment, bacteria & chemicals are removed before drinking water is sent to your home or business.
Learn more:
LB Board of Water Commissioners Harry Saltzgaver, Gloria Cordero and Art Levine visited the
@historylbc
's Water Changes Everything exhibit opening today! The exhibit shares the important story of water in our community. For more info visit .
This
#FlashbackFriday
, check out this aerial view of some of our water storage tanks at the Alamitos Reservoir! While LBW has varied in both size and scope over the past 100+ years, our commitment to providing a high quality, reliable drinking water supply has remained the same.
Happy Pi Day!
Pi (π or 3.14) is the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. Our engineers will use Pi to determine the area of a pipe, the delivery capacity of a pipe and even storage tank volume.
Math rules!
This
#NationalReceptionistDay
we’re celebrating Long Beach Water Department’s receptionist, Dani, who is also the recipient of our Mervyn Gold Star employee award! 🙌 She has just celebrated her 20-year anniversary with LBWD. Congratulations, Dani!
Good luck to McBride and Cabrillo high schools who will participating in this weekend’s
#SolarCup
competition!
@mwdh2o
’s Solar Cup is an education program where high school students build solar-powered boats with a water efficiency campaign component
#GoLongBeach
!
Mervyn is very proud to introduce his good friend,
#SustainabilitySydney
! Sydney will pop up once in a while to talk about all the great work LBWD is doing to improve our
#waterinfrastructure
and maximize efficiency. As Sydney’s fond of saying,
#thefutureisgreen
! 💚
Spooky season is here! What's scarier than ghouls, goblins, and ghosts? Growing landfills, pollution and other environmental threats! Swipe left for sustainable tips!
#LB4sustainability
#spookyseason
Be prepared for 💧 supply emergencies. Store 1 gallon of backup water per person per day for at least 3 days to keep your family hydrated and healthy.
For more info, go to the CDC website at
#NationalPreparednessMonth
We’re continuing
#CAWaterWeek
by featuring Dr. Yan Zhang, our Director of Water Quality and Process. She’s been with
@LongBeachWater
for 10+ years and is an integral part of our team to ensure we provide reliable, affordable, and exceptional quality drinking water.
#LiveH2OLB
On
#IndigenousPeoplesDay
we honor the historical roots of our land and the Tongva peoples who are native to Long Beach, acknowledging the challenges Native Americans have faced and their contributions to our community. Learn more about their history:
Today we honor the historic roots of our land and the Tongva peoples native to Long Beach. By celebrating
#IndigenousPeoplesDay
we acknowledge the challenges Native Americans have faced and their contributions which have made our community stronger and more vibrant.
Our crew members are on call 24/7 to respond to emergencies. Crew members like Adam, pictured here responding to a main break, provide excellent customer service to reduce impacts and make sure we don’t waste water.
For water or sewer emergencies, call us at (562) 570-2390.
This Water Professionals Appreciation Week we’re featuring LBW staff who work to ensure a safe & sustainable water supply for our city. Nik, one of our civil engineers, helps design, plan & implement groundwater well construction. We have 12 new wells in progress & more planned!
Hi LBWD Customers! This account is not monitored daily. For emergency water service requests service, please call (562) 570-2390 for 24/7 staff support. For other requests visit or contact our main office at (562) 570-2300.
Now's the best time to convert your lawn into a drought-resistant garden! Grass goes dormant during the summer and the heat helps you successfully kill your lawn to prepare for your new drought-resistant garden installation.
Learn more:
💻
📞(562) 570-2313
Umbrellas up, sprinklers off! With rain in the forecast this week and next, let mother nature take care of watering your garden, and be sure to turn off your sprinklers.
Inspiring words on the power of individual actions from Wangarĩ Muta Maathai (1940–2011), a social, environmental, and political activist and the first African woman to win the Nobel Prize.
#LiveH2OLB
#WaterWednesday
We have a long history of providing consistent and reliable water, sewer and natural gas services. We have a new name and a new logo, but our unified team is here to continue bringing you the same exceptional service through Long Beach Utilities.