Water Quality Still Undergoing Daily Tests in Pacific Palisades, Pasadena Area for Drinking Safety
As of January 20, drinking water advisories remained in place in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles County, with wildfires continuing to burn and red flag warnings issued.
Daily Testing Continues for Safe Drinking Water
The L.A. Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is continuing to test water daily for safe drinking use, with a Do-Not-Drink-Water Notice still in effect for the Pacific Palisades area, including Zip Code 90272 and adjacent communities in the LADWP service area immediately south of the 90272 zip code and north of San Vicente Boulevard.
Water Tankers Deployed for Firefighting Efforts
The LADWP has deployed 19 water tankers to support firefighting efforts, with water pressure fully restored to the Palisades area. The three 1-million-gallon tanks serving the higher elevations have been refilled and are now serving the community.
Residents Can Check Water Safety
Residents can check the safety of their drinking water by entering their address in the interactive map on the LADWP website at LADWP.com/. Bottled water is also available for pick-up at various locations in the affected areas.
Pasadena Water and Power Update
Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) officials have extended the Do-Not-Drink-Water Notice, with a commitment to bring back online impacted facilities and perform systematic water quality testing to ensure safe drinking water. The notice is expected to be in place until further notice, with no estimated date for when water will be safe to drink in the affected areas.
Safety Tips
Residents are advised not to drink or cook with tap water, as attempting to treat, boil, freeze, filter, or add chlorine or other disinfectants to the water will not make it safe to drink. Safety tips for showering with water in the identified impacted areas can be found on the PWP website.
Conclusion
The water quality in the Pacific Palisades and Pasadena area remains a concern, with daily testing ongoing to ensure safe drinking water. Residents are advised to follow the guidelines set by the LADWP and PWP to ensure their safety and well-being.
FAQs
- How can I check the safety of my drinking water?
- Enter your address in the interactive map on the LADWP website at LADWP.com/.
- Where can I pick up bottled water?
- Bottled water is available for pick-up at various locations in the affected areas, as listed on the LADWP website.
- How long will the Do-Not-Drink-Water Notice remain in place?
- The notice is expected to be in place until further notice, with no estimated date for when water will be safe to drink in the affected areas.
