Los Angeles Department of Water and Power.
public electric and water utility serving Los Angeles, California
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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Los Angeles faces financial challenges stemming from actions taken by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power.Some support1 report
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A fire was reported in Encino, leading to LADWP responding to downed power lines in the area.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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Operational updates confirm residential supply continues without interruption and the utility facility remains on schedule to refill, complying with federal mandates.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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The EPA has regulated Bromate as a carcinogen, raising concerns about water quality served by LADWP in Los Angeles.Some support1 report
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LADWP provides power service to the city of Los Angeles.Some support1 report
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Environmental and community groups filed lawsuits against LA City and LADWP regarding utility plants near communities in Los Angeles.Some support2 reports
One to three months ago
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The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power serves the metropolitan area, while Karen Bass holds mayoral roles in Los Angeles and West Hollywood.Some support4 reports1 development inside
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Mayor Bass celebrated a DWP construction milestone following a project announcement involving Monica Rodriguez and the Interim General Manager, David Hanson.Some support2 reports
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A water main break damaged street and businesses in Los Angeles.Some support1 report
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Los Angeles Department of Water and Power faces a lawsuit over outstanding claims while an electrical system monitoring failure impacts testing.Some support1 report
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LADWP operates under the mandate of the City Council, and Andrea Vega monitors its energy policy decisions.Some support1 report
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Aging infrastructure failed during operation, causing a water main rupture in West Hollywood.Well supported13 reports3 developments inside
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Tetra Tech is contracted by the Los Angeles water department for water quality support and is also providing support to the EPA.Some support1 report
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A pipe rupture occurred on Sunset Boulevard, involving the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power.Well supported27 reports1 development inside
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City finances are tied to utility operations and rates, drawing scrutiny from media.Some support1 report
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WWS supports a long-term sole source contract with LADWP.Some support1 report
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LADWP manages water infrastructure in West Hollywood, where Sunset Boulevard is located.Well supported12 reports
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LADWP is reportedly failing to restore power in Pacific Palisades, leading to pressure from Ben Allen.Some support1 report
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LADWP crews responded to flooding in Venice and are repairing the Sunset Trunk Line in West Hollywood.Some support1 report
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LADWP crews are repairing a ruptured water main on Palm Ave. in Santa Monica.Some support3 reports
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Aging pipes failed, causing a massive water main rupture involving the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power.Well supported19 reports1 development inside
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LADWP utilized a director to communicate water quality issues to the public.Some support1 report
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A lawsuit was filed against the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power regarding fire damage and liability.Well supported3 reports
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Los Angeles Department of Water and Power is serving residents in the Koreatown area.Well supported6 reports
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LADWP implemented shade balls in a Los Angeles reservoir as part of efforts to address California drought.Some support2 reports
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What's reaching Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
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News at the entities that move Los Angeles Department of Water and Power most-
Los Angeles County StructuralStorms are increasing the potential for water capture in Los Angeles County.Moves Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
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Los Angeles City Council StructuralLos Angeles City Council voted to allow noncitizen voting in city elections, supported by Angelica Salas.Moves Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
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West Hollywood StructuralThe governing body of the city of West Hollywood, the city council, is involved in a partnership for a health and wellness fair.Moves Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
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Los Angeles StructuralCities announce hosting duties for the 2027 Water Polo World Cup and the qualifiers for the LA 2028 Olympics.Moves Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
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Hanson StructuralPauline Hanson formed One Nation after winning a seat.Moves Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
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Karen Bass StructuralKaren Bass urged Governor Gavin Newsom to sign a new tax credit bill.Moves Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
Connections
The 40 strongest of 56, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
West Hollywood Structural
LADWP provides essential water and power infrastructure that operates within the jurisdiction of West Hollywood, impacting city services and residents.
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Los Angeles Structural
LADWP functions as a proprietary department of the city, providing essential water and power services to the metropolitan area.
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Sunset Boulevard Structural
LADWP's necessary infrastructure maintenance and failures (pipe bursts, leaks) directly cause disruptions, including flooding and road closures, on Sunset Boulevard.
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Los Angeles County Structural
LADWP operates as a utility service formally managed and overseen by Los Angeles County.
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Los Angeles City Council Structural
LADWP operates under the mandate and authority established by the Los Angeles City Council.
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David Hanson Structural
David Hanson serves as the interim manager for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power.
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Jonathan Leung Structural
Jonathan Leung holds the functional role of Director of Water Quality, which is critical to the operations of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power.
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Pacific Palisades Structural
LADWP provides essential power and water services to Pacific Palisades, creating a fundamental operational dependency.
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Fletcher Crossman Structural
A was a resident affected by service failure of the utility provider B, resulting in property damage.
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Hanson Structural
Hanson serves as the interim general manager for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power.
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Karen Bass Structural
Karen Bass exercises governance and oversight over the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power regarding its operations and legal matters.
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Book Soup Structural
Service disruptions caused by LADWP led to the business closure of Book Soup.
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Ben Allen Operational
Ben Allen is actively applying pressure and influence regarding issues concerning the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power.
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Spencer Pratt Transactional
Spencer Pratt initiated a lawsuit against the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power regarding water supply issues.
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Los Angeles County Superior Court Transactional
A is currently facing a lawsuit as a defendant in the court of record of B.
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Boyle Heights Structural
LADWP provides essential utility services to the Boyle Heights neighborhood.
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City of Los Angeles Structural
The utility's operations and rates are functionally tied to the city's finances, and both are currently involved in joint class action litigation.
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Venice Operational
LADWP actively responds to infrastructure issues, such as leaks and flooding, within the Venice area.
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Gavin Newsom Structural
The Governor's office influences utility infrastructure through legislative action and regulatory oversight.
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Encino Operational
LADWP provides essential services to Encino, and the operational status of the utility impacts the area's infrastructure.
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Hawthorne Operational
A's operational plant is situated near the communities of Hawthorne.
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Tetra Tech Transactional
Tetra Tech is currently engaged under contract to provide services for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power.
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Northern California Operational
Water management and diversion practices in Northern California influence the regional hydrology utilized by entities like LADWP.
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Lineage Structural
A provides utility bill subsidies to residents served by B, establishing a functional support dependency.
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Southern California Shared context
LADWP operates within Southern California, where regional climate events like heat waves directly impact its power infrastructure.
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Sherman Oaks Structural
The neighborhood's function depends on the utility infrastructure provided by the department, as evidenced by water main failures.
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US Environmental Protection Agency Structural
LADWP operates under environmental regulations set by the EPA regarding water quality and contaminants.
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John Heilman Transactional
The entities were involved in assessing damage and providing estimates related to water damage claims.
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Echo Park Shared context
LADWP operates within the Echo Park neighborhood, providing essential utility services such as power restoration to residents.
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Santa Monica Shared context
LADWP provides essential utility services that operate within the geographic boundaries and service area of Santa Monica.
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NBC Shared context
NBC reports on service disruptions related to the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power.
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Bill Essayli Transactional
The relationship is defined by potential liability stemming from the operational negligence of the utility regarding a fire management incident.
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Inglewood Shared context
LADWP operates facilities in close proximity to the communities of Inglewood.
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Sunset Strip Operational
A water main rupture from the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power caused street closures in the Sunset Strip area.
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Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Shared context
Two major regional water utilities operating within the Southern California functional ecosystem.
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Lennox Shared context
A's plant infrastructure is located near communities associated with B.
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Reiss Mentioned together
A single snapshot suggests a comparison of payouts related to a utility supervisor, but the link between A and the event is unconfirmed.
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Monica Rodriguez Mentioned together
Monica Rodriguez participated in a project announcement related to the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power.
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Andrea Vega Operational
Andrea Vega monitors the energy policy decisions of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power.
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California Shared context
LADWP operates within the context of California, addressing regional environmental conditions such as drought.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
5 events- Los Angeles faces financial challenges stemming from actions taken by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power.
- Operational updates confirm residential supply continues without interruption and the utility facility remains on schedule to refill, complying with federal mandates.
- The EPA has regulated Bromate as a carcinogen, raising concerns about water quality served by LADWP in Los Angeles.
- LADWP provides power service to the city of Los Angeles.
- Environmental and community groups filed lawsuits against LA City and LADWP regarding utility plants near communities in Los Angeles.
August 2026
4 events- Mayor Bass celebrated a DWP construction milestone following a project announcement involving Monica Rodriguez and the Interim General Manager, David Hanson.
- A water main break damaged street and businesses in Los Angeles.
- Los Angeles Department of Water and Power faces a lawsuit over outstanding claims while an electrical system monitoring failure impacts testing.
- LADWP operates under the mandate of the City Council, and Andrea Vega monitors its energy policy decisions.
July 2026
15 events- A fire was reported in Encino, leading to LADWP responding to downed power lines in the area.
- The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power serves the metropolitan area, while Karen Bass holds mayoral roles in Los Angeles and West Hollywood.
- Aging infrastructure failed during operation, causing a water main rupture in West Hollywood.
- Tetra Tech is contracted by the Los Angeles water department for water quality support and is also providing support to the EPA.
- A pipe rupture occurred on Sunset Boulevard, involving the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power.
- City finances are tied to utility operations and rates, drawing scrutiny from media.
- WWS supports a long-term sole source contract with LADWP.
- LADWP manages water infrastructure in West Hollywood, where Sunset Boulevard is located.
- LADWP is reportedly failing to restore power in Pacific Palisades, leading to pressure from Ben Allen.
- LADWP crews responded to flooding in Venice and are repairing the Sunset Trunk Line in West Hollywood.
- LADWP crews are repairing a ruptured water main on Palm Ave. in Santa Monica.
- Aging pipes failed, causing a massive water main rupture involving the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power.
- LADWP utilized a director to communicate water quality issues to the public.
- Los Angeles Department of Water and Power is serving residents in the Koreatown area.
- LADWP implemented shade balls in a Los Angeles reservoir as part of efforts to address California drought.
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June 2026
3 events- A lawsuit was filed against the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power regarding fire damage and liability.
- The Fallas family defaulted on a loan for a Beaux-Arts building and announced a $132 million acquisition note.
- The City of Los Angeles and LADWP are defendants in a lawsuit concerning community impact from a fire.