OUR VISION
Universal access to safe, reliable, and affordable water and wastewater management nationwide
OUR APPROACH
We all need clean water, but many communities struggle with aging infrastructure, costly rates, poor water quality, and distrust of their water. Our research, including the recent launch of the Human Right to Water Solutions Lab, helps government agencies advance access to safe, reliable, and affordable drinking water, especially in underserved communities.
“The Luskin Center for Innovation is on the cutting edge of advancing Human Right to Water efforts, both locally and nationally. It drives the conversation in partnership with civic and community leaders like myself, providing cutting-edge science to achieve clear policy impacts, from ensuring equity in access to public services to supporting drought resilience. ”
— George McGraw, CEO, DigDeep; and board member, LA Department of Water & Power
EXPERTS
Gregory Pierce, Senior Director
Megan Mullin, Faculty Director
Edith B. de Guzman, Policy Specialist
Grace Harrison, Project Manager
Ariana Hernandez, Project Manager
NEWS
Building resilient utilities: UCLA issues report on key water and power infrastructure needs
Smart meters and undergrounding power lines are among promising innovations in addressing climate and fire risks.
Who manages your water in Southern California and why it matters
New UCLA Atlas reveals fragmented water governance has unequal impacts on affordability, quality and resilience.
MEDIA COVERAGE
Water bills in L.A. County are rising faster than inflation, UCLA research shows (Los Angeles Times)
Flood deaths are rising in the U.S., fueled by heavier rainfall (The Washington Post)
Smaller water districts were hit hardest by L.A. firestorms, UCLA report finds (Los Angeles Times)
Water now safe to drink in all areas after L.A. fires, state says (Los Angeles Times)
