The last 48 hours have seen Los Angeles baking under classic late-summer sunshine with no rainfall reported in September so far, according to the National Weather Service. Downtown and coastal areas stayed bone dry, continuing a trend from July and August, which also saw zero precipitation. The monthly average for September is typically 0.13 inches of rain, but so far, the gauges are empty.
Temperatures have hovered in the mid to upper 80s during the day, settling near 70 at night. At Los Angeles International Airport, recent readings showed a comfortable 73 degrees late yesterday, with clear skies and moderate breezes, making outdoor evenings pleasant and popular.
While the skies are clear, water quality has taken center stage. Over the busy Labor Day weekend, LA County officials renewed ocean water warnings at some of the most popular beaches. High bacteria levels are affecting spots like Topanga County Beach, Manhattan Beach Pier, Hermosa and Redondo Beach Piers, as well as Santa Monica Pier. Authorities emphasized that surfers and swimmers could risk rashes, infections, or even respiratory issues from contact with contaminated water. Lifeguards are on high alert as the crowds surge in search of relief from the heat.
The local drinking water system remains stable in most metro areas, but nearby Malibu had a disruption August 6, with some neighborhoods west of Corral Canyon Road required to boil their tap water before drinking or using it for food preparation. Los Angeles County Waterworks District responded quickly, distributing bottled water from their Civic Center headquarters and promising updates once water quality gets the all-clear.
For drinking water in the city, the focus is shifting to the future as Los Angeles launches public review sessions for its Pure Water LA program. The environmental impact study stage will gather community feedback through virtual scoping meetings scheduled for September 10, 12, and 20. City leaders are asking Angelenos to weigh in on a proposal aimed at boosting water resilience using advanced recycling—essential for a city that remains highly dependent on distant water sources according to experts interviewed by the Los Angeles Times.
Advocates are pressing strongly for local solutions: conservation, wastewater recycling, cleaning up groundwater, and even nature-based infrastructure like urban wetlands and parks. These approaches could help restore natural water pathways, reduce urban heat and improve sustainability, moving the city away from the high-risk reliance on imported water referred to by some as the 'Day Zero' scenario.
In summary, Los Angeles is hot and dry as summer wanes, with zero rain reported for September so far. Water quality issues at the beaches mean swimmers should be cautious, while most city tap water remains safe to drink. Key local initiatives are underway to ensure LA’s water future is sustainable, with residents invited to take part in shaping those decisions in the coming weeks.
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