Research Area: Water | UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation

Who manages your water in Southern California and why it matters

September 11, 2025

New UCLA Atlas reveals fragmented water governance has unequal impacts on affordability, quality and resilience.

The 2025 Southern California Community Water Systems Atlas

September 11, 2025

Informing the Implementation of California's Human Right to Water

A Framework for Understanding Water Utility Governance Structures

Guiding the City of LA’s Efforts to Advance Equitable Access to Local Water Supplies

UCLA to help inform California’s residential water use policy implementation

August 19, 2025

A multi-university team evaluates impacts on water supply, wastewater, recycled water, and affordability.

The Cost of Drinking Water Compliance Nationally

Supporting Communities’ Understanding and Trust in Public Information on Environmental Pollution Exposures Post-Fires

Engaging the Public on Water Issues Through Art

August 1, 2025

What’s On Tap: L.A.’s Water Story… Source to Spigot

Wastewater Needs Assessment for the Human Right to Sanitation

Analyzing Effects of More Efficient Water Use on Wastewater Systems and Recycled Water

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