ALERT: March 6, 2025
PARTIAL LIFTING OF DO NOT DRINK- DO NOT BOIL NOTICE
THE STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD, DIVISION OF DRNKING WATER HAS AUTHORIZED THE REMOVAL OF THE DO NOT DRINK – DO NOT BOIL ORDER EFFECTIVE MARCH 6, 2025 FOR THE GLENROSE, LA VINA AND SWIGART ZONES.
THE DO NOT DRINK – DO NOT BOIL ORDER IS STILL IN PLACE FOR WAPELLO, WARE AND COULTER ZONES.
PLEASE CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINK FOR THE FULL NOTICE AND A MAP TO DETERMINE WHICH ZONE YOUR PROPERTY BELONGS TO:
NOTICE LIFTING THE DO NOT DRINK – DO NOT BOIL ORDER
ORIGINAL DO NOT DRINK – DO NOT BOIL ORDER
March 6, 2025
Post-Fire Recovery Update
IMPORTANT REMINDER FOR SHAREHOLDERS/CUSTOMERS RETURNING TO THEIR HOMES
Highlights:
- Flush your Water Lines – Run cold water from all taps for at least 5 minutes to remove stagnant water.
- Sanitize water-using appliances and fixtures like dishwashers by running an empty cycle with hot water and detergent, flushing water filters with at least 1 gallon of water, and discharge at least 2 batches of ice from your ice maker.
- Monitor for Water Quality – A thorough flush will typically resolve any odor, color, or taste issues. If any concerns persist, please report it immediately.
WHAT WE DO
Lincoln Avenue Water Company, a Mutual Water Company, was established in 1883 to supply water to the western region of Altadena, an unincorporated area of Los Angeles County. As a mutual water company, its shareholders are the people that are served by its distribution system. There are over four thousand meters that serve a population of over 16,000 people. Lincoln Avenue Water Company reservoirs range in elevation from 1202 feet at the main pumping plant to 2146 feet at our highest reservoir. Other reservoirs are located at intermediate elevations and each has a distribution system supplying adequate water pressure. The Company is not in business to make a profit, but to serve potable water to its owners (stockholders) at cost. The Company is managed by a five person Board of Directors which oversees the Company operations (“Board”). Water rates are adjusted to meet our operating expenses, plus an allowance for improvement and replacement of the water distribution system.
2024 CAPITAL PROJECTS – Infrastructure
Distribution / Facility:
- Water Meter System Ongoing Upgrades (AMI Smart Meter)
- Wapello Reservoir Interior Lining
- System Isolation Valve Replacement (3 Locations)
- Booster Pump Rehabilitation (3 pumps at 2 locations)
- Site Security System Upgrades
- Surface Water Treatment Plant Upgrades
Pipeline Replacement:
- Loma Alta Phase II – 1,600 Linear ft. of 8″ Diameter – Cement Lined Steel Pipe, from Fair Oaks to Chaney Trail
- Monterosa – 900 Linear ft. of 8″ Diameter – Cement Lined Steel Pipe, from the top of Monterosa to Loma Alta
- Cocopan – 400 Linear ft. of 8″ Diameter – Cement Lined Steel Pipe, from the end of Cocopan to Monterosa