A new proposal that was approved last month by the Department of Public Works in Los Angeles, CA will require new homes, large developments and some redevelopments to capture, reuse or infiltrate 100% of water during rainstorms.  Those not in compliance will be required to pay a storm water pollution mitigation fee that will fund off-site, low impact public developments. 

This is a much needed approach to manage storm runoff that pollutes the ocean and an innovative way to use grey water to maintain LA’s love of green lawns in an area facing severe droughts.