Los Angeles, CA (August 13, 2026) – The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) has deployed new solutions and updates to service connection standards and requirements under the Power Ready LA initiative and Mayor Karen Bass’ Executive Directive 19 (ED 19). To help developers move more efficiently through the design and review pipeline, […]
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LADWP Nears Slurry Backfill Completion as West Hollywood Trunk Line Restoration Moves into Final Phases – 12PM, July 21, 2026
LOS ANGELES, CA (July 21, 2026) – The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) this morning announced crews are nearing completion of slurry backfilling at the excavation site of the 36‑inch trunk line undergoing extensive repairs in West Hollywood. Completing the slurry backfill will mark a significant step toward fully repairing the damaged […]
LADWP Preps for Major Backfill Work After Sealing Leaks and Completing Pressure Testing – 7PM, July 20, 2026
LOS ANGELES, CA (July 20, 2026) – LADWP crews have effectively completed pressure testing of the water system to the 36-inch trunk line undergoing extensive repairs in West Hollywood, addressing all observed leaks. The team will move forward with preparing the site and for the next steps of backfilling, utilizing approximately 300 cubic yards of […]
Fast Facts About Trunk Lines, Mainlines and Leaks in the LADWP Water System
What is a mainline? Distribution mainlines around the city of Los Angeles deliver water to individual services and convey water between distribution supply facilities. These pipes take water from the trunk lines and run down neighborhood streets. Over 30% of LADWP’s mainlines are more than 80 years old. Based on LADWP’s analysis, 6% of LADWP’s […]
Boil Water Notice Lifted in Affected Area of Koreatown on July 2, 2026
Drinking Water Declared Safe to Drink in the Two-Block Affected Area Koreatown, Los Angeles (July 2, 2026) — Effective July 2, 2026, at 1 p.m. LADWP has confirmed that tap water is now safe to drink in the affected two-block area in Koreatown that was previously under the Boil Water Notice. The Boil Water Notice […]
LADWP Launches New Online Billing and Payment Portal for Development Services
LOS ANGELES, CA (June 5, 2026)-The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) has introduced a new online payment option for customers seeking new or upgraded electric service through the Power New Business and Electrification Division (PNBE). Accessible at LADWP.com/ProjectFees, the Online Payment Portal provides an additional method for paying project-related charges associated with […]
