Data & analysis for resilient water management

California Data Collaborative was founded by respected water managers to enable data-informed policies and decisions for a resilient water future. Our community promotes collaboration and strategic partnerships, producing cutting-edge software, data analysis, and applied research.

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Join the next generation of water leaders shaping a sustainable water future together

We are a 501c3 nonprofit governed by our members and dedicated to serving their unique needs.

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Discover a path to success through membership, collaboration, consulting and education

Our members lead the water industry by developing data tools and resources.

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A network of diverse partners bring fresh insights to cultivate creative approaches.

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CaDC data experts understand your needs and craft custom solutions.

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Our events and resources engage and empower the water community.

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Introducing Wavelet,
our flagship data analysis platform for water retailers

Experience the power of our advanced data analytics dashboard, designed to help you unlock valuable insights into customer consumption and efficiency trends.

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Gain support for all levels of water decision-making

For Boards and Executives

Join our leadership community focused on cultivating excellence through data-driven water management, and provide your staff with the necessary tools 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.

Our Collaborators

Connect with our cross-sector collaborators to transform the water industry

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The Association of California Water Agencies has tapped into policy analysis by CaDC to help inform the legislative priorities of water suppliers.

Our first Innovation Ecosystem Partner, Arcadis, brings a global perspective and powerful software tools to address California’s unique water challenges.

Creative collaborations with students at UC Berkeley and staff at the State Water Board are leveraging artificial intelligence to aid regulatory understanding.

Applied research by CaDC and CalWEP led the Department or Water Resources to revise their regulatory recommendations which reduced compliance cost for suppliers.

Complementing CaDC’s intense focus on the needs of local water suppliers, the Consortium works across the state to make water data more open and transparent.

Our collaboration with DataKind helped CaDC member, Moulton Niguel Water District, save $20 million in avoided infrastructure capital costs through better demand forecasting.

Harvard Business School Community Partners selected CaDC for pro bono business strategy consulting by their network of experienced alumni business leaders.

The Internet of Water connects CaDC’s local data efforts with broader national initiatives to improve the quality and sharing of water data.

The Consulate General of Denmark, through their Innovation Center in Silicon Valley, brings fresh global perspectives and solutions to California's water problems.

Trusted research partners like Stanford use data shared by CaDC members to uncover the root causes of industry challenges and recommend solutions.

Trusted research partners like UC Davis use data shared by CaDC members to uncover the root causes of industry challenges and recommend solutions.

Through Water UCI, CaDC taps into the experience of world leading experts in water quality, treatment, and computers science for data management.

Our Recognition

Read how our mission is making a big impact

Commitments to Action on Building a Sustainable Water Future

Effective and Ethical Data Sharing at Scale

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Member Stories

Learn how we helped our members transform their use of data

“The community around the CaDC is a valuable asset to ACWD for developing innovative ideas and solutions to both common and emerging new problems across water districts.”

Stephanie Nevins

Alameda County Water District

“Imagine if you had your team looking at your systems and you were able to multiply that team by ten to solve your utility problems… That’s the kind of thing you get from the CaDC. ”

Deven upadhyay

Metropolitan Water District of southern california

“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.”

JENNA SHIMMIN

Eastern Municipal WATER DISTRICT

Case Studies

How Data Science Can Get More Grant Funding for your Water Agency

To access grants, water retailers must demonstrate how their projects contribute to water conservation goals. The smart use of data can help water retailers meet these grant requirements and make...

How Desert Water Agency Prepares for Changing Regulations with the CaDC

Like her peers across California, Ashley Metzger, Outreach and Conservation Manager for Desert Water Agency (DWA), received an email from…

Calleguas MWD Plans for Emergencies with the CaDC

For Dan Drugan, Manager of Resources at Calleguas Municipal Water District, planning for both predicted and unforeseen changes in the District’s water supply is an essential part of the job.

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Make data-informed water management decisions with confidence.

Discover what’s possible for your water district with the CaDC on your side.

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