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Data & analysis to meet big water efficiency targets

The CaDC creates the tools and insights you need to see the big picture. As part of the CaDC you can report your data to the State with confidence, run your district more efficiently and be part of a community that contributes to a sustainable water future for California.

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Calleguas Municipal Water District
Coachella Valley Water District
Eastern Municipal Water District
City of Sacramento
Orange County Water District
Desert Water Agency
Moulton Niguel Water District
Inland Empire Utilities Agency
San Diego County Water Authority
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
Montecito Water District
San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District
Western Municipal Water District
Santa Margarita Water District
Alameda County Water District
Town of Hillsborough
Jurupa Community Services District
Coastside County Water District
Long Beach Water Department
Crescenta Valley Water District
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Helping California water managers do more with less since 2016.

As managing California’s water resources has become more complex, high-quality data and analysis has risen in importance.

The CaDC was founded by water managers to facilitate data-centric policy and operational decisions that enable a sustainable water future for all.

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Unlock data insights that help you plan better & meet your water efficiency goals

Water data is often messy, inaccessible, and difficult to verify or report (unless you have a data science background).

The CaDC develops custom data analysis and visualization tools that address the top needs of our members to save them a lot of time and stress.

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Know where to invest your time and money
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Track your water savings in real-time
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Understand how customers react to water efficiency programs
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Have 100% confidence that you are compliant with California’s water efficiency legislation

Stay on top of your compliance & reporting responsibilities with the CaDC team at your back.

The CaDC gives you easy access to all the resources you need to stay up to date with California's complex water efficiency legislation.

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Easy to prove compliance to regulators
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Spot negative trends before they become problems
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Peace of mind that you're doing your part
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Put your water data to work for a sustainable California water future

The CaDC is a friendly network of water managers and researchers with a common purpose: to use technology and data to save water and improve reliability for the benefit of all Californians.

As a member of our community you also have access to the data infrastructure and tools that help you run your district more sustainably.

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Plan better for dry weather & drought
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Share data to inform science and policy
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Access to a network of technical talent
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Transparency, influence, trust, and collaboration. That's what being a CaDC member stands for.

The CaDC helps member agencies improve the reliability and sustainability of their water supply. Here are 4 ways you can benefit from a CaDC membership.

You get the opportunity to influence California’s water data ecosystem

As a member of the CaDC you hold a seat on our steering committee, which means you have a real opportunity to influence the future of California’s emerging data ecosystem. You also have special access to workshops, webinars and the California Water Data Summit (the #1 water data event in California).

You also have special access to workshops, webinars and the California Water Data Summit (the #1 water data event in California).

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You keep 100% control of your water data

CaDC members have 100% control of their water data from import, analysis, and export. Members can opt-in to share their data for research and collaboration opportunities.

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You become a member of a highly collaborative network of water partners & innovators

The CaDC brings together a network of respected partners from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to research, learn and innovate together. Our research partners include Stanford, UCLA, USC, UC Riverside, and UC Davis.

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Your water data research initiatives, simplified

The CaDC maintains a secure, cleaned and standardized database of water use and rebate participation data for each member agency to give direct access to actionable water insights. Our members are able to plan, implement and monitor water efficiency and customer outreach programs to meet bold water efficiency targets.

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Support for all levels of water decision making

For Boards and Executives

Join a community of leaders building a culture of excellence grounded in sound data and responsive management for our evolving water systems. Give your staff the tools they need for cost-effective demand management.

For Policymakers and Regulators

As a coalition of water suppliers committed to leveraging high-quality data for informed decisions, CaDC provides neutral technical analysis tying detailed local data to broad policy goals. CaDC tools provide local suppliers with the technical assistance they need to comply with new regulations.

For Analysts and Frontline Staff

Get insight into to your water use data like never before. The CaDC enhances your agency’s data for analysis and provides the context needed to establish accurate water efficiency goals. Plus, the CaDC network is the place to discover the data solutions that have been tested and proven by other practitioners.

For Companies

Get connected to a community of innovative water suppliers looking to take their data to the next level. CaDC can provide exposure for your company and the chance to learn about the real needs and concerns of local water suppliers.

Member Stories

How the CaDC is helping California water utilities manage their data

“Working with the CaDC allowed us to explore our curiosity about data applications and develop the tools we needed to collect, analyze, and apply our data into water-saving solutions.”
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Melissa matlock
Western Municipal Water District (WMWD)
“By tapping into the CaDC community, we were able to learn how to use data to inform and drive our programs. It's a great place to exchange ideas.”
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Jenna shimmin
Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD)
“After working with the CaDC to analyze the state's data for the upcoming water budgets, I am confident that we were able to minimize any budget errors that would penalize the City.”
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John Brooks
City of thousand oaks

Make data-informed water management decisions with confidence.

See what running your water district feels like with the CaDC on your side.

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Membership Pricing

Member agencies pay a fixed fee annually to support the ongoing maintenance and cleaning of your data as well as access to all data analysis and visualization tools. Our data analytics agreement gives you 100% control of your data and you can opt-in to share your data with verified research partners during your on-boarding process.
Less than 15k meter connections
With 15k-150k meter connections
More than 150k meter connections
Standard agency
$5,500
$11,000
$22,000
Agencies with water budgets or AMI data
$16,500
$33,000
$66,000
Agencies with water budgets and AMI data
$24,750
$49,500
$99,000
Less than 15k meter connections
With 15k-150k meter connections
More than 150k meter connections
Standard agency
Less than 15k meter connections
With 15k-150k meter connections
More than 150k meter connections
$5,000
$10,000
$20,000
Agencies with water budgets or AMI data
Less than 15k meter connections
With 15k-150k meter connections
More than 150k meter connections
$15,000
$30,000
$60,000
Agencies with water budgets and AMI data
Less than 15k meter connections
With 15k-150k meter connections
More than 150k meter connections
$22,500
$45,000
$90,000

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