The six members of Water Distribution’s Western District who pulled an unconscious man from his locked vehicle on February 1, 2022 in Hancock Park and performed CPR on him while awaiting paramedics. From left to right: Water Utility Worker Robert Valdez; Water Utility Worker David Carlson; Maintenance and Construction Helper Stephen Patino; Equipment Operator Louie […]
News Releases
MAYOR GARCETTI ANNOUNCES MORE REBATES FOR LARGE WATER CONSERVATION PROJECTS
*This news release was originally published and distributed by the Office of Mayor Eric Garcetti LOS ANGELES (January 26, 2022) – Mayor Eric Garcetti and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) today announced an eight-fold increase to a financial incentive program that helps multifamily, commercial, and industrial building customers to conserve water. […]
Water Mainline Construction on Barham Blvd. Through May 2022
LOS ANGELES (January 14, 2022) – On January 18, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) crews began replacing a water pipeline along Barham Blvd. from just south of Craig Dr. to just south of Lakeside Plaza Dr. near Hollywood Hills. To complete this work, sections of Barham Blvd. will be reduced to one […]
LADWP Recognized with 2021 Leadership in Sustainable Purchasing Award
Nonprofit procurement group recognizes the Department for exemplary special initiative LOS ANGELES (January 14, 2022) – The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) recently received the 2021 Sustainable Purchasing Award in the Special Initiatives Category by nonprofit procurement group, the Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council (SPLC). LADWP was recognized for its exceptional leadership in […]
MEDIA ADVISORY: FUNERAL SERVICE OF FALLEN LADWP EMPLOYEE MICHAEL “MIKE” LEMESTRE
“LADWP Crews to Honor Fallen Colleague by Hoisting Large US Flag atop two Boom Trucks Outside Funeral Services” WHAT: Funeral service for fallen Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) employee Michael “Mike” Lemestre, a senior cable splicer, who died in the line of duty November 4, 2021 WHEN: Friday, January 14, 2022, 11:00 […]
Largest and Lowest Cost Wind Farm in LADWP’s History Begins Operation
Red Cloud Wind Project Moves L.A. Toward 100% Clean Energy LOS ANGELES (January 11, 2022)— The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) has moved closer toward becoming 100% carbon free by 2035 with the completion of the largest, most efficient and lowest cost wind farm in LADWP’s renewable energy portfolio to date. The Red […]
