Los Angeles is making waves this weekend — and not just at the beach. Over the past 48 hours, water has been top of mind for many Angelenos, with a series of developments making headlines around the city.
Starting in the San Fernando Valley, thousands of Granada Hills and Porter Ranch residents have been feeling the impact of a major water outage. According to the Los Angeles Times, emergency repairs at an LADWP pump station interrupted water service to nearly 9,200 households. Crews jumped into action, digging down 20 feet to access a critical valve. Work is ongoing, with repairs expected to wrap up later today. While service is being restored, residents are being urged to boil their water before drinking or cooking with it. To keep everyone hydrated, the city set up bottled water distribution stations and cooling centers, with extra outreach to seniors and those with medical needs, as reported by the Times. Many in the community say they wish there had been more warning, especially as the heat rises.
Malibu also had its share of water worries. On Wednesday, LA County Waterworks issued a Boil Water Notice to parts of Malibu after a Caltrans construction project at Solstice Canyon Creek disrupted the water supply. Repairs were wrapped up by noon yesterday, but residents west of Corral Canyon and Solstice Canyon are being told to boil their water for at least one minute before using it. Free bottled water is being handed out at the county waterworks headquarters. The precaution comes in coordination with the State Water Resources Control Board. The advisory will stay in place until officials can guarantee the water is safe.
On the weather front, the story is one of heat and dryness. The National Weather Service and LA Almanac reports zero recorded rainfall for downtown Los Angeles so far in August, with only a trace earlier in July. August typically brings little to no rain, and this year is no exception, leaving the current total about two one-hundredths of an inch below normal. As for the wider county, the most recent preliminary precipitation report from the Weather Service, released early Saturday morning, confirms that no measurable rain has fallen over the past several days.
While the pipes have been dry, the demand for water has not. As rising temperatures push the city into another heatwave, LADWP has relaunched its Cool LA initiative to help residents conserve energy and stay cool, according to recent updates from LADWP News. In the Los Angeles hills, water system overuse and failing hydrants complicated firefighting efforts earlier in the week, highlighting the ongoing challenges presented by peak summer conditions, as covered by ABC7 News.
With drought concerns looming over much of the state, folks in Los Angeles are reminded of just how precious and precarious their water supply can be. Whether it’s a broken valve, a construction mishap, or the stubborn lack of rain, local agencies are urging all residents to stay informed and take every precaution necessary to ensure safe drinking water.
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