INLAND EMPIRE – (INT) – The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California says the Southland is well-prepared with ample water in storage for the coming months.

Southern California’s largest reservoir, Diamond Valley Lake near Hemet, will be at its 810,000 acre-foot capacity by the end of this year. And the MWD has nearly filled its storage account in Lake Mead on the Colorado River.

The MWD has praised continued water efficiency among Southern Californians and two wet years to have enough water in storage to ensure water reliability for the region if dry conditions return.

October 1st marked the start of the water year to align with the natural hydrologic cycle.

Story Date: October 1, 2024