10 Culver City Organizations Recognized for Water Efficient Practices

Ten Culver City organizations are being honored for implementing water efficient practices within their regular operating procedures.

West Basin Municipal Water District (West Basin), in partnership with the City of Culver City and Golden State Water Company, will acknowledge the efforts of these organizations at the Mon. May 13 City Council meeting at 7 p.m. Each organization will receive a plaque and certificate acknowledging the sustainable business practices they are modeling for the local community.

The organizations are:

• Culver City Unified School District
• El Astro Motel
• El Marino Language School
• Fox Hills Pines Homeowners’ Association
• Haas Entertainment
• MDR Associates
• Sony Pictures
• Travelodge
• West Los Angeles Community College (Westside Extension), and
• Culver City’s Veterans Park

“These organizations have installed hundreds of high-efficiency devices including sprinkler nozzles, toilets, urinals, and cooling tower controllers, saving our area an estimated 11 million gallons every year, enough water for 68 households, ” said West Basin’s Director Edward C. Little.

 “Culver City strives to be an environmentally conscious community. The City is pleased to be a partner with West Basin Municipal Water District to recognize the efforts of local businesses, the Culver City Unified School District and West Los Angeles College,” Mayor Jeff Cooper said in an official statement. “I hope that the outstanding water conservation efforts of the honorees will serve as an inspiration to more businesses, both in Culver City and the region.”

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