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Boil Water Notice Lifted After Safety Testing

Effective August 12, LADWP has confirmed that tap water is safe to drink in all areas of Granada Hills and Porter Ranch previously impacted by the Boil Water Notice issued on August 6, 2025. Residents may now resume normal use of tap water. However, LADWP strongly recommends flushing your pipes for at least 5 minutes to clear any stagnant water. 

With the lifting of the Boil Water Notice, water distribution sites will close effective immediately.

LADWP Calls on Granada Hills and Porter Ranch Customers to Not Use Tap Water to Aid in Full Water Restoration Efforts

LADWP continues to urge customers to refrain from using any tap water flowing into their homes and businesses in Porter Ranch and Granada Hills. Turn off sprinklers and do not use tap water including for irrigating lawns and gardens, laundry, dishwashing or flushing toilets. 

Update on Water Service Disruption in the Porter Ranch and Granada Hills Area

Due to the need for an emergency repair at a local LADWP water pump station, 9,200 customers in Granada Hills and Porter Ranch are experiencing a water service interruption as of approximately 7AM this morning. 

The affected area is bounded by Rinaldi Avenue to the south, Balboa Boulevard to the east, De Soto  Avenue to the west and the foothills & hills to the north. 

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Water Service Disruption Tonight in Porter Ranch & Granada Hills

Due to the need for emergency repairs at a local LADWP water pump station, LADWP expects water service to be disrupted in portions of Porter Ranch and Granada Hills later this evening. 

Earlier this afternoon, while water system crews were making repairs at a pump station that connects to a water tank that serves the area, a valve that controls the flow of water failed to open. This has resulted in water flow into the pipes serving the area to be cut off. 

Councilmember John Lee's Statement on Voting NO on City's 25-26 Proposed Budget

Councilmember Lee issued the following statement following his NO vote on the City's proposed budget for Fiscal Year 25-26.

"I want to start by saying that I don’t take any budget vote lightly. I know how much time and effort goes into drafting a budget, and I appreciate the work of the committee, the departments, and everyone who engaged in the process.

But after reviewing the proposed budget, and after all of the deliberations, this is simply not a budget that I can support.

Councilmember John Lee Introduces Legislation Seeking Injunctive Relief to Halt the Acceptance of Potentially Hazardous Debris at Sunshine Canyon Landfill

Heeding calls from community members and advocacy groups, Councilmember John Lee has introduced legislation aimed at preventing Sunshine Canyon Landfill from accepting the potentially hazardous soil and debris from burn areas due to the recent fires. This legislation requests the City Attorney to seek injunctive relief through a temporary restraining order against Republic Services and Browning-Ferris Industries for the acceptance of the hazardous soil.