L.A. WATER & POWER CHIEF TO SPEAK AT SEOUL INTERNATIONAL FORUM

DATE: August 28, 2008 11:02:06 AM PDT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
AUG. 27, 2008

L.A. WATER & POWER CHIEF TO SPEAK AT SEOUL INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM
ON WATER POLICY AND WATERWORKS TECHNOLOGY, SEPT. 1-3

WHAT:	Seoul International Symposium on Water Policy and Waterworks Technology
WHO:	David Nahai, General Manager & CEO Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
WHEN:	Sept. 1-3, 2008 Mr. Nahai will speak on Day 2 of the conference, Sept. 2, 2008 from 1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.; Panel Discussion, 4:50 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
WHERE:	Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) Main Convention Hall 45 4ga Namdaemunro Jung-gu, Seoul, 100-743 Korea
DETAILS:	Mr. Nahai will give a presentation on "Water for Los Angeles," Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's long-term water supply plan. The presentation will provide insight about the City of Los Angeles water supply picture, including short-term and long-term plans for reducing dependence on imported water and ensuring a sustainable, reliable water supply for the city's future. Following the presentation, Mr. Nahai will participate in a panel discussion on "Water Management Policy of World Major Cities."
BACKGROUND:	Organized by Seoul Metropolitan Government, the international conference brings together the domestically and internationally recognized experts in the water industry to commemorate the 100th anniversary of water distribution in Seoul. The symposium is designed to share information and exchange ideas on sustainable development in water management policy, water industry and waterworks technologies.

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For more information contact:

Joseph Ramallo
LADWP Public Affairs
(213) 367-1361