Summary
Commissioner Gaytan pressed for curb cuts and stormwater infiltration, but Director Wang explained Long Beach's coastal clay layer prevents captured stormwater from reaching drinking-water aquifers, limiting its value as a supply. The Long Beach Municipal Urban Stormwater Treatment project was cited as the main capture mechanism.
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Last discussed Jun 25, 2026.
Impact analysis
Neighborhoods get pollution reduction, tree and vegetation benefits, and cleaner streets even where stormwater can't augment drinking supply.
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