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LADWP Captures 5.5 Billion Gallons of Stormwater

11/29/2025

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Los Angeles Department of Water and Power has captured nearly 5.5 billion gallons of stormwater since October 1.
That volume could supply almost 68,000 homes for a year.
November saw five and a half inches of rain, the fifth-wettest since 1877.
LADWP uses stormwater infrastructure and offers rebates for rain barrels and cisterns.
LADWP aims to reach 48.9 billion gallons annually by 2035 to strengthen water supply and curb ocean runoff.

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Story summary

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power has captured nearly 5.5 billion gallons of stormwater since October 1.
That volume could supply almost 68,000 homes for a year.
November saw five and a half inches of rain, the fifth-wettest since 1877.
LADWP uses stormwater infrastructure and offers rebates for rain barrels and cisterns.
LADWP aims to reach 48.9 billion gallons annually by 2035 to strengthen water supply and curb ocean runoff.