Water safety advisories remain in effect for communities impacted by the Palisades and Eaton fires in California. Residents are urged not to drink or cook with tap water until further notice. Officials are working to restore water quality and provide updates on affected areas.
Homes along Pacific Coast Highway sit in ruins after being burned by the Palisades Fire in Malibu, CA, on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025. The Palisades Fire, burning in the Santa Monica Mountains, has burned an estimated 5,300 structures. A spokesperson for the L.A. Department of Water and Power said water continues to be tested daily for safe drinking use and that the caution remains in the Pacific Palisades area.
The department has 19 water tankers deployed to support the firefighting efforts, the release stated. Pasadena Water and Power officials said that with continued urgent repair of impacted facilities, along with “systematic extensive testing confirming drinking water quality in remaining impacted areas,” the Do-Not-Drink-Water Notice would be extended.
Officials advised not to drink or cook with tap water. Attempting to treat, boil, freeze, filter or add chlorine or other disinfectants to the water will not make it safe to drink. PWP water crews are working to confirm the safety of the drinking water for impacted customers who remain under the Do-Not-Drink-Water Notice.Meanwhile, Heal the Bay has also issued cautions for the public, saying runoff sediment and ashes are impacting ocean waters as well.“There is no public access to any L.A. County beaches in the fire or evacuation zones, roughly north of the Santa Monica Pier to County Line,” the website states.
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