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LADWP says Santa Ynez Reservoir work is underway; council presses for faster, permanent fixes
Summary
LADWP reported the Santa Ynez Reservoir was drained in 2024 for repairs to a torn floating cover, repair work began in March 2025 and officials said the reservoir was expected to return to service in late June; council members urged faster, longer‑term fixes and investigation into the cover’s failures.
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power told the committee the Santa Ynez Reservoir had been out of service since 2024 because of a tear in its floating cover and that repair work had begun in March 2025.
LADWP manager Ruben Rosales told the committee that a tear discovered in January 2024 forced the agency to drain the reservoir in February 2024 to inspect and prepare for repairs. LADWP issued procurement…
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