To assist locals in determining whether Do Not Drink signs apply to them, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power published an interactive map.
Toxins such as benzene and other volatile organic compounds began to contaminate local water systems three weeks ago as a result of the wildfires. Many homes in and surrounding the Palisades Fire still cannot use their tap water without running the risk of becoming ill, even after officials dropped the advisory for people near the Eaton Fire burn scar.
Customers of LADWP in the 90272 and 90402 zip codes north of San Vicente Boulevard have been permitted to go back to their homes, but until the water quality improves, they will need to use bottled water.
According to Jonathan Leung, director of water quality for LADWP, his staff has created a thorough testing plan that calls for hundreds of samples in order to precisely ascertain whether the water quality has improved to state standards.
“We really are working to try to expedite this and do this as efficiently and safely as possible,” Leung stated.
The State Water Resources Control Board will receive the test findings and make the final decision regarding the lifting of the advise.
Meanwhile, LADWP has set up distribution centers for bottled water at the following locations:
Furthermore, local authorities suggested residents:
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