🚰 How do you solve a water crisis? With groundbreaking innovation and collaboration! Join host Riki Clark on the Full Circle Podcast as she sits down with Las Virgenes Municipal Water District General Manager, Dave Pedersen, to dive into the transformative Pure Water Project, one of California’s first direct potable reuse and reservoir augmentation initiatives. 🌊 In this episode, you’ll learn how the Pure Water Project is setting a new standard for water resilience in the face of increasing droughts and regulations. Dave and Riki explore the project's origins, from regulatory needs to the drive for a local, drought-proof water supply. Discover the bold steps being taken to meet 21st-century water challenges and what this means for water equity across California. 🌍 Key Topics Covered: The need for a local, drought-resistant water supply Cost challenges and strategic funding for sustainable water solutions Collaborative efforts to reduce reliance on imported water Innovative partnerships, including OceanWell’s deep-sea desalination project What California’s future water portfolio could look like 💡 Why This Matters: As imported water prices soar, local solutions like the Pure Water Project and OceanWell are vital to building a resilient and affordable water supply. Don't miss this insightful conversation to learn how these solutions are making an impact in Los Angeles, Ventura County, and beyond! 🔔 Enjoyed this episode? Hit SUBSCRIBE and turn on notifications for more deep dives into California’s water future and sustainable solutions. Let’s work together for a more water-secure world! #PureWaterProject #WaterResilience #CaliforniaWaterCrisis #FullCirclePodcast #SustainableWater #Innovation #DavePedersen #LasVirgenes #OceanWell Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro to the Pure Water Project 02:50 - Solving Local Water Challenges 06:20 - Benefits of a Drought-Resistant Supply 12:45 - Financing the Future of Water 18:30 - Collaborating with Metropolitan Water District 25:50 - Innovative OceanWell Desalination Solution