*This news release was originally published and distributed by the Office of Mayor Eric Garcetti LOS ANGELES (April 12, 2022) – Mayor Eric Garcetti today nominated Susana Reyes, the current Vice President of the Board of Water and Power Commission, to the Board of Public Works. “Susana is a selfless public servant who has spent her […]
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LADWP Calls on Customers to Step Up Water Conservation As Rapid Snowmelt Contributes to Dire Water Supply Outlook for Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES (APRIL 13, 2022) The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is urging all customers to step up their conservation efforts, following results of the final snow survey for the season that showed a dramatic decline in water content between February and April due to unusually early and rapid snowmelt. On April […]
MAYOR GARCETTI ANNOUNCES HIRING OF LADWP INSPECTOR GENERAL
*This news release was originally published and distributed by the Office of Mayor Eric Garcetti LOS ANGELES (April 11, 2022) — Mayor Eric Garcetti today announced the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) has selected Sergio Perez as the department’s first-ever Inspector General. “Transparency and accountability are instrumental to running a utility that […]
Statement from LADWP on Motion to Protect Cultural Sites at Owens Lake
LOS ANGELES (April 8, 2022) – The City of Los Angeles, acting by and through its Department of Water and Power (LADWP), filed a motion Wednesday against the Great Basin Unified Air Pollution Control District (Great Basin) to ensure the protection of significant cultural resources on the Owens Lake playa. The motion is in response […]
LADWP, Council District 9 and Department of Recreation and Parks Break Ground on New Park in South Los Angeles
LADWP Property at Figueroa St and Slauson Ave to Provide Open Green Space and Recreational Opportunities for Local Community From left, Andrea Greene, daughter of the late Senator Greene; Cynthia McClain-Hill, President of the Los Angeles Board of Water and Power Commissioners; Michael Shull, General Manager of the Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks; […]
LADWP Expands Water Conservation Rebates
Cash Rebate Increases for High-Efficiency Washers and Toilets to Encourage Continued Water Conservation LOS ANGELES (March 24, 2022) – As California enters a third year of drought, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is helping residential customers reduce their water use and save money with a 25% increase to its high-efficiency clothes […]