Bishop, CA (March 15, 2023) – As of today, LADWP crews have completed repairing an uncovered concrete section of the Los Angeles Aqueduct (LAA) that was damaged during the major winter storm that hit the Eastern Sierra last week, returning the aqueduct to service. Completion of repairs has allowed crews to stop diverting water through […]
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LADWP Crews Prepare for Another Heavy Rain Storm, Reminds Public to Stay Away from Downed Power Lines
LOS ANGELES (MARCH 14, 2023) – Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) crews are prepared and ready to respond to potential power outages as another heavy rain storm is forecasted to hit the southland, including LADWP’s service area tonight, through Wednesday. As with the last heavy rain and wind storm that began February […]
LADWP Makes Progress on Repairs to Storm-Damaged Los Angeles Aqueduct, Plans for Next Rain Event
Bishop, CA (March 13, 2023) – A crew of 60 LADWP personnel worked around the clock over the weekend making repairs to the seven damaged panels in a lined, uncovered concrete section of the Los Angeles Aqueduct (LAA) north of the Haiwee Complex, two miles south of the town of Olancha. LADWP is working diligently […]
LADWP in the Community Newsletter – March 2023
LADWP Crews Begin Repair Work on Storm-Damaged Concrete Walls along LA Aqueduct in Olancha, CA
Bishop, CA (March 11, 2023) – Several sections of the concrete-lined channel of LADWP’s Los Angeles Aqueduct collapsed late Friday night approximately two miles south of the town of Olancha. Due to the intense rains at lower elevations, storm water pooled on the west side of certain sections of the aqueduct channel, eroding the supporting […]
LADWP Crews Make Significant Progress in Outage Restoration Thanks to Break from Wind and Rain
~7,600 customer remain affected by outages, as of 4:30 p.m. Tuesday FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (LOS ANGELES)– Despite more rainfall across LADWP’s service area Monday, crews were able to make significant progress Monday and Tuesday in restoring power to customers experiencing outages as a result of storm conditions that began Friday. As of 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, […]
