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Malibu Issues Boil-Water Advisory After Tank Security Issue

4/6/2026

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The Los Angeles County Waterworks District No. 29 issued a precautionary boil-water and bottled-water advisory for Malibu after the Lower Busch Tank was found unsecured.
Residents in Busch Drive and Cuthbert Road should avoid tap water until testing confirms safety.
Bottled water will be distributed at the Waterworks Malibu Office on Sunday.
The advisory will be lifted after tests confirm water safety.

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The Los Angeles County Waterworks District No. 29 issued a precautionary boil-water and bottled-water advisory for Malibu after the Lower Busch Tank was found unsecured.
Residents in Busch Drive and Cuthbert Road should avoid tap water until testing confirms safety.
Bottled water will be distributed at the Waterworks Malibu Office on Sunday.
The advisory will be lifted after tests confirm water safety.