MAY 19, 2025–LADWP has received inquiries and reports from some LADWP customers in the San Fernando Valley about an earthy odor coming from their drinking water. Our water quality test data indicates that the musty, earthy odor is attributable to Geosmin, a natural compound created from algae. Geosmin can be a nuisance to our customers […]
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City of Los Angeles Recycled Water Fill Stations Reopen to the Public
LOS ANGELES (August 16, 2024)— The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) opened the first of several City of Los Angeles Recycled Water Fill Stations Friday, August 16 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Los Angeles Zoo Parking Lot, 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027. The fill station will be […]
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LADWP Stays Focused on Customer Service During the Pandemic
The year 2020 was tough for many Angelenos. But one thing we didn’t have to worry about was the safety of our drinking water supply. Despite the pandemic, civil unrest, heat storms and wildfires that blanketed the L.A. basin with ash, essential work by LADWP continued to provide you and your loved ones with safe, […]
LA Celebrates Second Annual Tap Water Day to Highlight Benefits of City’s Clean Drinking Water
LA Celebrates Second Annual Tap Water Day to Highlight Benefits of City’s Clean Drinking Water LOS ANGELES — Officials from LA City and County joined representatives from various water organizations today to unveil a high-low drinking fountain and water filling station at City Hall East in honor of the second annual Tap Water Day LA. […]
Statement Regarding 99th Street Wells & Public Water Quality Notification Letter
Statement Regarding 99th Street Wells & Public Water Quality Notification Letter The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) works around the clock to ensure that the drinking water we deliver to our customers is of the highest quality and meets all safety regulations. Water quality is our highest priority at each of the […]
