Torrance Groundwater Desalter Expansion Groundbreaking
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Jun 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 11, 2026
The expansion of the Torrance Groundwater Desalter is expected to significantly increase the local drinking water supply for the South Bay, reducing reliance on imported water. This will positively impact the water utility sector by enhancing regional water independence and sustainability, and provide a boost to the construction industry through the project's execution. Companies like Jacobs Solutions>>> and McCarthy Building Companies>>> involved in the project stand to benefit from their participation.
The United States — Water Replenishment District of Southern California>>> and the United States — California>>> celebrated a groundbreaking for the Torrance Groundwater Desalter Expansion Project. This project, a key part of WRD's Brackish Groundwater Reclamation Program, will expand the Robert W. Goldsworthy Desalter to purify up to 7,100 acre-feet (2.3 billion gallons) of high-quality drinking water annually, nearly doubling its capacity. The expansion aims to reduce Southern Los Angeles County's reliance on imported water by converting brackish groundwater into a reliable local drinking water source and creating additional groundwater storage capacity. The United States — Water Replenishment District of Southern California>>> has secured over $82 million in grants and low-interest loans from various funding partners, including the Guyana — Guyana Environmental Protection Agency>>>, United States — Federal Bureau of Prisons>>>, and India — Irrigation and Water Resources Department, Haryana>>>. McCarthy Building Companies>>> and Jacobs Solutions>>> are design-build partners for the project, which is expected to be commissioned in 2029.
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