The LADWP Tap Off is our exciting and splash filled annual competition, where the everyday skills our water crews utilize to keep the water distribution system maintained and functioning properly are showcased. With over 7,000 miles of pipe, our crews must have the skills, strength, and precision to keep the water flowing to our customers. Watch a video recap of the event!
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
Utilities
Los Angeles, CA 34,734 followers
The nation’s largest municipal utility, providing reliable, low-cost water and power to 3.9M residents and businesses.
About us
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), the largest municipal utility in the United States, was established more than 100 years ago to deliver reliable, safe water and electricity supplies to some 3.8 million residents and businesses in the city of Los Angeles. Notice: Users and visitors to this social media site shall be notified that the intended purpose of the site is to serve as a mechanism for communication between LADWP and members of the public. LADWP social media site articles and comments containing any of the following forms of content shall not be allowed and will be hidden or removed: 1. Comments not topically related to the particular social medium article being commented upon; 2. Comments in support of or opposition to political campaigns or ballot measures; 3. Profane language or content; 4. Content that promotes, fosters, or perpetuates discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, gender, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, national origin, physical or mental disability or sexual orientation; 5. Sexual content or links to sexual content; 6. Solicitations of commerce; 7. Conduct or encouragement of illegal activity; 8. Information that may tend to compromise the safety or security of the public or public systems; or 9. Content that violates a legal ownership interest of any other party.
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http://www.ladwp.com
External link for Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
- Industry
- Utilities
- Company size
- 5,001-10,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Los Angeles, CA
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1902
- Specialties
- electricity, water, and customer service
Locations
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111 N Hope Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012, US
Employees at Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
Updates
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This week, at the WateReuse 2025 Symposium in Florida, LADWP’s Senior Assistant General Manager – Water System Anselmo Collins, PE, MBA was honored with the “National Advocacy Achievement Award.” This recognition highlights Anselmo’s longtime leadership and advocacy in water reuse and sustainability in Los Angeles and California. Congratulations for this honor, Anselmo!
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As a Business Customer Champion, LADWP is committed to strengthening our local economy. Learn more about our initiatives and open bidding contracts in the latest issue of our Supplyline Newsletter. You’ll find the latest bidding opportunities such as a one-time spot purchase of $250,000 to procure specific mechanical couplings for trunk line construction: https://lnkd.in/gbYv38Mr
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The wind-driven fires of January 2025 impacted many people including our employees. Read about how they put aside their personal worries to support the firefighting effort and their role in the recovery and rebuilding of the Pacific Palisades. All in the latest issue of Intake Magazine In Focus - February 2025. https://ow.ly/lTYg50Vhymf
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Meet Mary, a Mechanical Engineering Drafting Technician (MEDT) at LADWP whose work supports vital infrastructure used to power the City of Los Angeles. Learn about her job duties, her career journey to become a MEDT and more. The application period for Mechanical Engineering Drafting Technician is now open through March 20, 2025. Visit JoinLADWP.com.
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LADWP is proud to celebrate Utility Workers Appreciation Day and the important contributions of our workforce. During the January wildfires in Los Angeles, our employees worked tirelessly to restore services to our customers, all while continuing to stay safe. We recognize their dedication and dependability today and every day. To learn more about joining our team, please visit JoinLADWP.com. #WeAreLADWP
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This #GroundwaterAwarenessWeek, we are highlighting the work LADWP is doing to create a sustainable water future in Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Groundwater Replenishment Project will provide 20 million gallons of purified, recycled water daily for Los Angeles. This project – in partnership with LA Sanitation & Environment – will make Los Angeles’ water supply more reliable and drought-resistant. Learn more: www.ladwp.com/GWR
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Today marks International Women’s Day, and LADWP is committed to #AccelerateAction for gender equality. We are focused on promoting policies that help improve equity throughout the Department. A milestone we reached this year, led by CEO and Chief Engineer Janisse Quiñones, was creating a more inclusive executive team. Quiñones worked to select talented women and men with proven industry experience to help lead LADWP and achieve our ambitious goals. #IWD #WeareLADWP
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Effective March 7, LADWP has confirmed TAP WATER IS SAFE to drink in all areas of the Pacific Palisades that were previously under the Do Not Drink Notice issued on January 10, 2025. Customers are strongly encouraged to flush plumbing before use. For information on the lifted areas and flushing guidance, visit ladwp.com/PalisadesWQ.
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Today LADWP CEO and Chief Engineer Janisse Quiñones helped to kick off #WomensHistoryMonth by joining Hispanas Organized for Political Equality (HOPE) at their 34th Annual Latina History Day Conference. They had a great discussion about their roles as Latina leaders and the unique experiences they’ve had throughout their career journeys as Latinas. What a special way to kick off #WomensHistoryMonth!
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