117-million gallon reservoir in Palisades remains out of service after new leaks found

117-million gallon reservoir in Palisades remains out of service after new leaks found

Reservoirs play an essential part of wildfire containment in SoCal, but months after the Eaton and Palisades fires, one critical reservoir remains out of service.

Santa Ynez Reservoir in Palisades must be drained again after more leaks found

The 117-million-gallon reservoir in the heart of Pacific Palisades was 25% full when additional leaks were found in its floating cover. The reservoir is expected to be back online in June.

Further Repairs to Santa Ynez Reservoir Floating Cover Required

LOS ANGELES (April 23, 2025)–Last week, LADWP Water Operations staff identified additional small tears and pinhole sized leaks in the floating cover that ensures the drinking water in Santa Ynez Reservoir in Pacific Palisades meets state and federal water quality standards. To make repairs safely, the reservoir must be re-drained after having been refilled to approximately 25% of capacity.  Draining the reservoir and completing work to make the …