Various agencies in Los Angeles County regularly collect water samples and test the water quality. Occasionally, high levels of bacteria can be found in the samples, implying that the water might not ...

Experts predict it could take months to years for water quality and affected communities to return to normalcy.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced earlier this week that it finished phase one of its work in the Palisades and Eaton fire areas, clearing about 9,200 properties.

California braced for the arrival of a massive storm on Wednesday, evacuating residents in areas at risk of mudslides and ...

While residents in the Palisades and Eaton fire areas can use tap water for some limited purposes, the detection of a carcinogen in the systems can pose some risks.

Water utilities in Altadena and Pacific Palisades are undertaking an arduous process of repressurizing their underground pipelines, testing for contaminants and attempting to flush them out.

An ocean water advisory is in place for miles of Los Angeles County coastline in the aftermath of the Palisades Fire ... related beach area warnings due to bacterial levels exceeding health ...