The Foothill Trunk Line, the nation’s longest large-diameter ERDIP installation, reaches milestone as part of a decade-long citywide commitment to replacing and upgrading its water infrastructure with earthquake resilient pipe LOS ANGELES (August 27, 2026) – Mayor Karen Bass, Councilmember Monica Rodriguez (Council District 7), President of the Board of Water and Power Commissioners Allan […]
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Media Advisory: City of Los Angeles Recycled Water Fill Station Reopening for 2026 Season
WHAT The Recycled Water Fill Station program returns to the City of Los Angeles to offer free water to qualifying residential customers, for use in gardens, landscaping and irrigation. As Los Angeles continues to experience extreme heat and prolonged high temperatures, customers are encouraged to take advantage of this program to keep their plants, trees, […]
Mayor Bass Leads City Preparations to Keep Angelenos Safe During Forecasted Hottest Week of the Year
*This news release was originally published and distributed by the Office of Mayor Bass For Immediate Release August 24, 2026 Contact: lamayornews@lacity.org En Español LOS ANGELES – With an Extreme Heat Warning going into effect at 10:00 AM tomorrow morning, August 25, through 8:00 PM on Friday, August 28, Mayor Bass urges Angelenos to take […]
Climate Action: Mayor Bass, City Leaders Open New Groundwater Treatment Facilities to Restore Up to 43 Million Gallons of Contaminated Groundwater Daily into Safe Drinking Water
*This news release was originally published and distributed by the Office of Mayor Bass LOS ANGELES (August 24,2026) – Mayor Karen Bass today joined Councilmember Adrin Nazarian, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) officials, state and federal regulators, and community leaders to celebrate the completion of the North Hollywood Central and North Hollywood […]
LADWP Reduces Power Connection Timelines and Unlocking Value for New Developments under New Standards and Streamlined Approval Processes
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, […]
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 […]
