Chino Basin Watermaster

Chino Basin Watermaster is a consensus-based organization located in Rancho Cucamonga, California. Employing 23 people, the organization is dedicated to the responsible development and utilization of the Chino Groundwater Basin. Chino Basin Watermaster serves a diverse range of entities, including cities, water districts, water companies, agricultural businesses, commercial enterprises, and private concerns, all of which draw water from the Basin. Their mission centers on managing the Chino Groundwater Basin in a way that maximizes its benefits while fairly administering and enforcing the terms outlined in the Chino Basin Watermaster Judgment. The organization actively implements the Basin's Optimum Basin Management Program, a comprehensive initiative that encompasses extensive monitoring, the expansion of recharge capabilities, storage and recovery projects, salt load management, the development of new water sources like reclaimed and storm water recharge, and ongoing collaborations with other agencies and entities to enhance this vital natural resource. For more information about Chino Basin Watermaster and its initiatives, please visit their website at cbwm.org.