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Los Angeles Captures 5.5 Billion Gallons of Stormwater, a New Water Security Milestone
Los Angeles just experienced something truly special this November, and the numbers are impressive. The city captured nearly 5.5 billion gallons of water from recent storms, enough to serve almost 68,000 homes for an entire year.
November 2025 ranks as the 5th wettest November on record in Los Angeles, with downtown receiving 5.53 inches of rain. This is the wettest November since 1967. To put that in perspective, the long-term average for November is just 0.78 inches. Only the November of 1965 beat this year's rainfall, when the city received 9.68 inches.
Here's where it gets really interesting. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power uses multiple methods to capture this precious water. They rely on their stormwater system, residential rain barrels and cisterns, and large spreading grounds like the Tujunga Spreading Grounds. These spreading grounds function as groundwater banks, allowing water to percolate underground and recharge aquifers. That groundwater is then pumped and treated to water quality standards, making it safe for homes and businesses.
Under average conditions, the city's stormwater capture facilities can handle more than 27 billion gallons annually. However, any stormwater that exceeds capacity gets discharged to the Pacific Ocean through streams, rivers, and storm drains.
Looking ahead, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power has ambitious plans. They're expanding stormwater capture projects with large-scale spreading ground enhancements and smaller strategies like green streets, rain gardens, and rain barrels. Their goal is to eventually reach 48.9 billion gallons of annual capacity by 2035. The city even offers rebates to residents, ranging from 50 dollars for rain barrels holding at least 50 gallons to 300 to 500 dollars for cisterns.
Mayor Karen Bass emphasized that these investments are helping improve the local water supply, reduce runoff into the ocean, and enhance Los Angeles' overall resilience during this critical time for water security.
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November 2025 ranks as the 5th wettest November on record in Los Angeles, with downtown receiving 5.53 inches of rain. This is the wettest November since 1967. To put that in perspective, the long-term average for November is just 0.78 inches. Only the November of 1965 beat this year's rainfall, when the city received 9.68 inches.
Here's where it gets really interesting. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power uses multiple methods to capture this precious water. They rely on their stormwater system, residential rain barrels and cisterns, and large spreading grounds like the Tujunga Spreading Grounds. These spreading grounds function as groundwater banks, allowing water to percolate underground and recharge aquifers. That groundwater is then pumped and treated to water quality standards, making it safe for homes and businesses.
Under average conditions, the city's stormwater capture facilities can handle more than 27 billion gallons annually. However, any stormwater that exceeds capacity gets discharged to the Pacific Ocean through streams, rivers, and storm drains.
Looking ahead, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power has ambitious plans. They're expanding stormwater capture projects with large-scale spreading ground enhancements and smaller strategies like green streets, rain gardens, and rain barrels. Their goal is to eventually reach 48.9 billion gallons of annual capacity by 2035. The city even offers rebates to residents, ranging from 50 dollars for rain barrels holding at least 50 gallons to 300 to 500 dollars for cisterns.
Mayor Karen Bass emphasized that these investments are helping improve the local water supply, reduce runoff into the ocean, and enhance Los Angeles' overall resilience during this critical time for water security.
Thank you for tuning in. Be sure to subscribe for more updates on local water news and environmental stories. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease dot ai.
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By Inception Point AiLos Angeles just experienced something truly special this November, and the numbers are impressive. The city captured nearly 5.5 billion gallons of water from recent storms, enough to serve almost 68,000 homes for an entire year.
November 2025 ranks as the 5th wettest November on record in Los Angeles, with downtown receiving 5.53 inches of rain. This is the wettest November since 1967. To put that in perspective, the long-term average for November is just 0.78 inches. Only the November of 1965 beat this year's rainfall, when the city received 9.68 inches.
Here's where it gets really interesting. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power uses multiple methods to capture this precious water. They rely on their stormwater system, residential rain barrels and cisterns, and large spreading grounds like the Tujunga Spreading Grounds. These spreading grounds function as groundwater banks, allowing water to percolate underground and recharge aquifers. That groundwater is then pumped and treated to water quality standards, making it safe for homes and businesses.
Under average conditions, the city's stormwater capture facilities can handle more than 27 billion gallons annually. However, any stormwater that exceeds capacity gets discharged to the Pacific Ocean through streams, rivers, and storm drains.
Looking ahead, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power has ambitious plans. They're expanding stormwater capture projects with large-scale spreading ground enhancements and smaller strategies like green streets, rain gardens, and rain barrels. Their goal is to eventually reach 48.9 billion gallons of annual capacity by 2035. The city even offers rebates to residents, ranging from 50 dollars for rain barrels holding at least 50 gallons to 300 to 500 dollars for cisterns.
Mayor Karen Bass emphasized that these investments are helping improve the local water supply, reduce runoff into the ocean, and enhance Los Angeles' overall resilience during this critical time for water security.
Thank you for tuning in. Be sure to subscribe for more updates on local water news and environmental stories. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease dot ai.
Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3Qs
For more check out http://www.quietplease.ai
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
November 2025 ranks as the 5th wettest November on record in Los Angeles, with downtown receiving 5.53 inches of rain. This is the wettest November since 1967. To put that in perspective, the long-term average for November is just 0.78 inches. Only the November of 1965 beat this year's rainfall, when the city received 9.68 inches.
Here's where it gets really interesting. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power uses multiple methods to capture this precious water. They rely on their stormwater system, residential rain barrels and cisterns, and large spreading grounds like the Tujunga Spreading Grounds. These spreading grounds function as groundwater banks, allowing water to percolate underground and recharge aquifers. That groundwater is then pumped and treated to water quality standards, making it safe for homes and businesses.
Under average conditions, the city's stormwater capture facilities can handle more than 27 billion gallons annually. However, any stormwater that exceeds capacity gets discharged to the Pacific Ocean through streams, rivers, and storm drains.
Looking ahead, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power has ambitious plans. They're expanding stormwater capture projects with large-scale spreading ground enhancements and smaller strategies like green streets, rain gardens, and rain barrels. Their goal is to eventually reach 48.9 billion gallons of annual capacity by 2035. The city even offers rebates to residents, ranging from 50 dollars for rain barrels holding at least 50 gallons to 300 to 500 dollars for cisterns.
Mayor Karen Bass emphasized that these investments are helping improve the local water supply, reduce runoff into the ocean, and enhance Los Angeles' overall resilience during this critical time for water security.
Thank you for tuning in. Be sure to subscribe for more updates on local water news and environmental stories. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease dot ai.
Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3Qs
For more check out http://www.quietplease.ai
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI