The water system in the La neighborhood continues during the heat wave for several days, and while the crews continue to work day and night to fix the problem, the faucets are still drying on Saturday.
According to the Ministry of Water and Energy in Los Angeles, a valve that nourishes a 10 million gallon water tank over the Porter farm area while the crews are making repairs on Tuesday.
It is estimated that about 9,200 customers are not without water in both Porter and Granada hills due to the break.
The day after a break, Ladwp issued a boiling water notice for the Porter and Juraita hills, specifically the areas north of Reynaldei Street or the 118th Highway, whichever is beyond that, and west of Balbua Street.
While a temporary water pump has been installed quickly by LadWP sets to compensate for water loss, it has proven that it is not enough. The crews have delivered drinking water to the affected residents since then, but the lines in the distribution centers have been long.
With the progress of the week, the crews worked around the clock to fix the problem as quickly as possible; On Saturday morning, Ladwp stated This, as of 7 am, the 10 million gallons tank full of 27 %, described it as a “strong step forward”.
Ladwp said on Saturday morning: “To accelerate the operation, we installed an additional pump overnight, and two other two on the way,” Ladwp said on Saturday morning. “These additional pumps will enhance the flow of water, allowing us to start testing water quality early in the usual – before the repairs are completely completed.”
The residents still have to tell them to keep their taps so that the crews do not have to work hard or for a long time.
“Every time the water is used, it reduces the level in the large tank in which our crews work hard to restore fullness and pressure. Think about it like trying to fill the bathtub without the drainage cutting – if the water continues to flow, it takes much longer to fill.”
KTLA spoke with the population on Saturday morning, some of them agreed to their current fate, while others claim that the neighbors do not follow the instructions of Ladwp.
“I noticed where I am in that [my neighbors] Robert Morris said: They do not adhere to the rules [the crews] To fix this. “
Another woman has water in her home, although the taps are running, but she does not touch them.
“No, I don’t run Miahi, although I own it,” said women Carlos Herrera of KTLA 5 on Saturday morning.
There are five water distribution sites that have been prepared throughout the region:
- Holly Perneson Memorial Park: 20500 Sesnon Blvd. , Northridge
- O’Melveny Park: 17300 Sesnon Blvd. , Granada Hills
- the Tampa Street intersection and Sesnon Street
- YMCA Porter: 11336 Corbin Street, Port Ranch
- the Ryldy and Louise’s intersection
Toilets, bathing and mobile washing units are available at the Holleight Bernson, RINALDI and Louise Park.
While the Ladwp crews initially hoped to complete all repairs and restore service at the end of the weekend, this would not happen.
“We are making good progress and expecting to complete the excavation [Sunday]Anselmo Collins, Assistant Director General of the Ladwp Water System, said. “Once we finish excavation and draining the tube, we will see the location of the system – in other words, [whether] The water already reaches the tank and customers – then we will start the valve removal process. “
“I don’t know if I can, at this point, tell you with certainty [whether service will be restored] On Monday or Tuesday, he continued: “Our goal is to fix it as soon as possible and safely as possible.”
More resources can be found for affected residents here.