First-of-its-kind partnership will improve regional watersheds, reduce fire risk and increase forest carbon capture INYO COUNTY, CA (July 7, 2021) – The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and the United States Forest Service (USFS) today announced a first-of-its-kind partnership in the Eastern Sierra dedicated to improving […]
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Construction Underway on Groundwater Treatment Facilities as part of Historic Settlement Agreement between LADWP and Honeywell
Treatment Facilities to Help LADWP Deliver Up to 4.9 Billion Gallons of Clean Drinking Water Per Year LOS ANGELES (June 29, 2021)– The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is implementing a landmark settlement agreement with Honeywell that will significantly expedite the remediation of groundwater in the San Fernando Basin (SFB) that is […]
LADWP Restarts In-Person Customer Programs Following Suspension Due to COVID-19
LOS ANGELES (June 28, 2021) – Starting today, June 28, 2021, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) will resume in-person services for several popular residential and commercial customer programs that were suspended in March 2020 as part of the department’s response to COVID-19 in order to protect the health and safety of […]
LADWP Launches Groundbreaking LA100 Equity Strategies Initiative
Stakeholder-Driven Effort to Ensure Comprehensive, Equitable and Just Transition to 100% Renewable and Carbon-Free Energy for Los Angeles LOS ANGELES (June 23, 2021) —Following the release of the ground-breaking Los Angeles 100% Renewable Energy Study (LA100), the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) will launch a comprehensive and inclusive, community-driven effort to achieve […]
A Week of AAPI Appreciation at LADWP
Earlier this month, LADWP employees came together to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. Nearly 1,900 AAPIs work at LADWP, contributing daily to ensuring the successful operations of the Department. Several events were held to mark the occasion, two of which were virtual. The first event, “AAPIs: A Cultural Celebration,” was held on […]
L.A. Board of Water and Power Commissioners Approves Renaming Two Landmark Water Facilities to Honor Late City Councilmember Tom LaBonge
Los Angeles (May 26, 2021) Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) Board of Commissioners approved the renaming of two historically significant facilities to honor the late 4th District Councilmember and longtime LADWP supporter, Tom LaBonge on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. The board authorized renaming the Los Angeles Aqueduct Centennial Garden and Headworks Water […]