LOS ANGELES (April 30, 2019)–The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is aware of the alarmist report released today by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) alleging that contaminants in California drinking water raise cancer risks. In response to this report, LADWP Chief Operating Officer Marty Adams says, “I have a real concern when […]
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“Solar Star”: LADWP Retains Title for Most Installed Solar in America
It’s no surprise that the city of Los Angeles has its share of stars, but once again our city has the brightest star in the nation when it comes to solar power. For the second straight year, Los Angeles leads the nation in total installed solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity among the 69 cities surveyed for […]
A Woman of Power: Meet Reiko Kerr
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In Focus: Evelyn Cortez-Davis, Assistant Director of Water Resources
As vital member of LADWP management we recently sat down with Evelyn Cortez-Davis, Assistant Director of the Water Resources Division to get her take on the important work she does on a daily basis and what it means for women in her field. As a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) and a Board Certified Environmental Engineer (BCEE), what […]
A Wet Winter and Above Average Rain Mean a Boost to Local Stormwater Capture in L.A.
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