Los Angeles is steaming through another classic summer, and water is dominating the conversation across the city for all the right and a few wrong reasons. Let’s dive into what’s making a splash over the past two days.

For starters, rain lovers will have to keep waiting. Downtown Los Angeles has logged only two-hundredths of an inch of rain for July, which the LA Almanac notes is all we’ve seen this month so far. In fact, the National Weather Service reports that there’s been no significant measurable precipitation for the city recently. July is typically bone dry, and this year is no exception, with every day this month logged as another “dry day” by Weather25. So, if your house plants look thirsty, they’re not alone.

While the skies have stayed clear, the city’s water supply remains under careful watch. Temperatures hovered between a hot 68 and 86 degrees Fahrenheit, making this one of those stretches where everyone is reaching for the tap just a bit more often. Los Angeles International Airport’s weather reporting underscores that the heat has come with mostly clear skies and breezy afternoons, but still no relief from above.

Staying hydrated isn’t the only local water story right now. According to the Los Angeles Times, county health officials have issued ongoing advisories for swimmers and surfers at some of the most popular beaches, where high bacteria levels have been traced to increased street runoff. Beaches like Santa Monica, Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey, and sections of Will Rogers State Beach are on the caution list. L.A. County Public Health warns these conditions can lead to rashes or gastrointestinal issues, especially for children, older adults, and those with weaker immune systems. The coastal waters are being tested weekly, and officials will update the public the moment it’s safe to dive back in.

On the infrastructure front, water quality and supply projects are making headlines thanks to the Safe Clean Water LA program, as reported in the July update from the initiative itself. One highlight is the Urban Orchard Project in South Gate, which just unveiled a restored wetland and park space designed to treat stormwater before it returns to the Los Angeles River. These efforts aren’t just about environmental stewardship but also about making sure neighborhoods that have historically been left out are getting cleaner water and greener recreation areas. If you’re in South Gate or nearby, it’s worth a visit.

Finally, a bit of local disruption: the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power is still working to repair a major water main break that impacted the San Fernando Valley on Saturday evening. While the break near Vanalden Avenue and Olympia Street didn’t flood the streets, it caused enough asphalt damage and muddy mess to warrant street closures and service interruptions for thirteen homes. Crews are hustling, but no full return-to-normal estimate has been given.

To sum it up, Los Angeles is as hot and dry as ever, with beach water bearing careful scrutiny and city projects striving to keep drinking water safe, clean, and abundant. From staying cool to staying healthy, the city’s relationship with water is keeping everyone on their toes as July draws to a close.

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