LADWP Hydrographers Conduct First Snow Survey Snowmelt runoff is a core component of the water cycle and marks an important transition in our hydrological year, where stored winter snow melts into rivers, streams, creeks, reservoirs, and groundwater basins. For more than 100 years, the Los Angeles Aqueduct (LAA) has delivered water to Angelenos. Today it […]
News Releases
LADWP to Replace Floating Cover at Santa Ynez Reservoir to Maintain Water Quality and Prevent Longer, Unplanned Outages
LOS ANGELES (January 29, 2026) – The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is moving forward with the replacement of the floating cover on the Santa Ynez Reservoir, which stores drinking water for the Pacific Palisades and must remain covered to meet drinking water regulations. The 15-year-old cover, which spans approximately 10 acres, […]
L.A. Board of Water and Power Commissioners Elects New Officers and Welcomes New Members
Allan T. Marks Elected Board President and Nurit Katz Elected Vice President LOS ANGELES (January 27, 2026) – The Los Angeles Board of Water and Power Commissioners has elected new leaders and welcomed Mayor Karen Bass’ newest appointments to the board overseeing the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. Allan T. Marks, a lawyer […]
LADWP Approves First Sales of Three Properties to Long‑Term Tenants Under Land Divestment Policy in Inyo County
Bishop, CA (January 21, 2026) – Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) approved the sale of three properties to existing tenured tenants in Bishop, Inyo County. LADWP’s Divestment Policy provides the opportunity for eligible LADWP lessees to purchase and gain ownership of the land in which they operate their businesses. The surplus City […]
New Year, New Free Yard: LADWP Offers No-Cost, Water-Saving Landscape Transformations
This could be your front yard! LADWP’s free LEAP program transforms thirsty lawns into beautiful, water-saving gardens. The Landscape Efficiency Assistance Program Offers Free California Friendly® Landscaping for Eligible Customers in Disadvantaged Communities LOS ANGELES (January 5, 2026) — Looking ahead to a sustainable new year, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) […]
Mayor Bass Announces City Preparedness Measures Ahead of Forecasted Wet Weather Through New Year’s Day
*This news release was originally published and distributed by the Office of Mayor Bass Evacuation Warning Issued for Recent Burn Scar Areas; 13,000 Feet of K-Rail Remain in Place in Pacific Palisades to Protect Against Potential Debris Flows LOS ANGELES – The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Flood Watch for the L.A. region […]
