The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, in partnership with International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 18, hosted the 3rd annual Women’s Career and Wellness Expo Saturday, which […]
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Toxic levels of lead in Watts tap water
Researchers have discovered toxic levels of lead in the tap water of Watts in South Los Angeles, leaving local residents to potentially face serious health risks due to a problem […]
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Drought emergency declared for all of Southern California
Officials with the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) of Southern California have declared a regional drought emergency and called on water agencies to immediately reduce their use of all imported supplies. […]
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Water and power commissioners to end shutoffs for low-income customers
The Los Angeles Board of Water and Power Commissioners has adopted a motion directing the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to halt the practice of water and […]
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A DWP extreme heat relief effort
The heat has been turned up on L.A. summers. We’ve always experienced uncomfortably hot periods from June to September, but climate change has raised the stakes to an extreme, life-threatening […]
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New water restrictions for DWP customers may begin in June
Mayor Eric Garcetti recently announced that the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) will move to Phase 3 of its emergency water conservation plan —- requiring all LADWP […]
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Mayor announces that majority of city’s energy is now carbon-free
Mayor Eric Garcetti recently announced the completion of the Red Cloud Wind Project, a major renewable energy agreement that will provide enough clean energy to power roughly 222,300 homes in […]
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DWP urges immediate reduction of water use
City ordinance prohibits outdoor watering between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. After California announced that there would be a 0-percent initial allocation of water from the State Water Project in […]