FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WHAT: Join the Morton La Kretz family and officials of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) for a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the beginning of the construction of the LADWP La Kretz Center – a new customer service center and community space in Hollywood. Land for the project was […]
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Statement from the Department of Water and Power Regarding Canter’s Deli
LADWP reviewed the Canter’s Deli accounts and found that electricity usage remained relatively stable year over year and was not the primary driver of the higher bills. Over the past three months, electric charges increased approximately 6.6%, while water charges increased 21.6% and sewer charges increased 45.0%, representing the most significant cost increases. Electricity usage […]
Pacific Palisades Customers Urged to Conserve Water While Water Leak Repairs Continue
Conservation Needed During Peak Morning Hours LOS ANGELES (October 12, 2026) — Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is urging customers in the Pacific Palisades to conserve water during the early morning hours as water crews reach a critical stage in repairs to a leak in an air vacuum valve connected to the […]
Level Pay Helps Take the Stress Out of Summer Bills
LADWP’s bill payment option evens-out seasonal bill spikes due to increased summer electricity use across 12 monthly payments LOS ANGELES (October 7, 2026) – Following recent extreme heat events and resulting higher customer electricity use, LADWP urges all customers concerned about increases in summer bills to sign up for the Level Pay program to help […]
Councilmember Nazarian and City Partners Break Ground on New Project Turning Rainwater into Local Water Supply
*This news release was originally published and distributed by the Office of Councilmember Adrin Nazarian LOS ANGELES (October 1, 2026) – Councilmember Adrin Nazarian, LADWP, LA Recreation and Parks, and the LA Bureau of Engineering convened in Valley Plaza Park this morning to break ground on a stormwater capture project to collect rainwater and urban […]
LADWP Begins Refilling Santa Ynez Reservoir Following Completion of Drinking Water Floating Cover Construction Project
LOS ANGELES (October 2, 2026) – The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) began refilling the Santa Ynez Drinking Water Reservoir yesterday. At the current fill rate of approximately 1.5 feet to 2 feet per day, the reservoir is anticipated to be back in service by the end of the year. The refilling […]
