Summary
Long Beach will pump groundwater using Signal Hill's water rights and deliver it to Signal Hill, splitting the savings between the two cities. Revenue generated should help reduce costs for Long Beach ratepayers.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
Generates revenue for Long Beach that staff say will reduce costs for existing customers; no dollar figure stated.
Ratepayers in both Long Beach and Signal Hill, plus regional water agencies.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Utilities Commission - Sep 17, 2026
Long Beach will pump groundwater using Signal Hill's water rights and deliver it to Signal Hill, splitting the savings between the two cities. Revenue generated should help reduce costs for Long Beach ratepayers.
Utilities Commission - Resources Committee - Jul 16, 2026
Long Beach would sell Signal Hill water pumped from Signal Hill's own groundwater rights through Long Beach's wells and treatment plant, priced around $889 per acre-foot. The deal would cut Signal Hill's imported water purchases, generate revenue that helps spread Long Beach's fixed costs, and free up strained imported water supplies for the region. Terms are still being negotiated.
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