Ocean Well Water Farm 1

California Water Farm 1 marks the first commercial-scale deployment of an OceanWell water farm, following the launch of OceanWell's pilot program with Las Virgenes Municipal Water District, which began in March 2025.
60M
Gallons per day
227K m3
Fresh water per day
2,626
Litres per second
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A Milestone in
Resilient Supply

Anchored about 4.5 miles off the coast of Malibu in Santa Monica Bay, California Water Farm 1 represents a significant step forward in building a climate-resilient water future.

To prepare for the scale and complexity of WF1, a seven-agency consortium led by Las Virgenes Municipal Water District is funding an independent feasibility study on onshore infrastructure. This study is assessing how to connect the new supply into existing regional systems, including potential delivery to Calabasas and other inland communities, and will help guide both investment and permitting decisions.

California Water Farm 1 also stands as the first commercial-scale deployment of an OceanWell subsea water farm, building on the pilot project launched with Las Virgenes in March 2025. This transition from pilot to full deployment underscores the growing momentum for sustainable, ocean-based water solutions.
California Water Insecurity
California faces mounting water insecurity due to prolonged drought, declining runoff, and overreliance on fragile ecosystems. California Water Farm 1 offers a new model that reduces pressure on strained systems like California's Bay-Delta system and the Colorado River and unsustainable aquifer extraction, helping secure a more resilient, climate-aligned water future.

‍Delivery is targeted for 2030 as the project enters commercial planning and phased infrastructure development. 
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OceanWell's Tribal and Environmental Working Groups
In parallel, OceanWell's Tribal and Environmental Working Groups will assess data from the remaining pilot stages to evaluate the environmental performance of the offshore pods. Their guidance will help shape the optimal size and configuration of the water fields, ensuring the project reflects ecological best practices and community priorities.
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