LOS ANGELES (May 8, 2017) – At approximately 11:54 a.m. today, two LADWP Power System crew members were working in an underground electrical vault when one of the employees came in contact with energized equipment sustaining serious injuries. While assisting, a second employee sustained burn injuries. Both employees were transported to a nearby hospital where they […]
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Mayor Garcetti and LADWP Celebrate Tap Water Day with Tours of Los Angeles Aqueduct Filtration Plant
Event celebrates 30th Anniversary of The Los Angeles Aqueduct Filtration Plant LOS ANGELES (May 6, 2017) — Mayor Eric Garcetti and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) joined together with approximately 150 members of the community to celebrate the third annual Tap Water Day and the Los Angeles Aqueduct Filtration Plant’s (LAAFP) […]
Mulholland Memorial Fountain to be Closed for Repairs through May 2017
LOS ANGELES (April 27, 2017) – In preparation for the long-term restoration and modernization of the Mulholland Fountain, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) will temporarily close the fountain to begin exploratory work on the structure and mechanics of the historic monument. The fountain, located at the southwest corner of Los Feliz […]
North Hollywood High School Team Departs for Washington, D.C. to Compete in National Science Bowl
LOS ANGELES (April 27, 2017) — The five-member student team from North Hollywood High School leaves Thursday, April 27 for Washington, D.C. to represent Los Angeles at the 27th U.S. Department of Energy National Science Bowl competition. The team will return on Monday May 1. Students are set to compete in a field of 70 regional championship teams […]
First Water Returns to Silver Lake Reservoir Complex
City Officials and Community Members Celebrate as Reservoir Complex Begins to Refill LOS ANGELES (April 25, 2017) — Councilmember David Ryu (CD 4) and Councilmember Mitch O’Farrell (CD 13) joined Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) Senior Assistant General Manager Richard Harasick today in cranking open the tower valves to begin refilling the […]
LADWP-Hosted Science Bowl XXV Regional Completion to Air on TV and Online
LOS ANGELES (April 14, 2017) — A 30-minute-long documentary television program showcasing the talents, hard work and knowledge of some of the city’s brightest high school students during Science Bowl XXV will be broadcast on CityView 35 and KLCS Channel 58 beginning Sunday, April 16 running through Friday, April 28. The program will also be […]
