{"id":4374,"date":"2026-04-08T21:04:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T21:04:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/8657085.xyz\/?p=4374"},"modified":"2026-04-08T21:04:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T21:04:14","slug":"la-water-reservoir-shutdown-sparks-fury-as-residents-fear-another-palisades-disaster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/8657085.xyz\/?p=4374","title":{"rendered":"LA water reservoir shutdown sparks fury as residents fear another Palisades disaster"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 300px 160px; gap: 2px; width: 460px; background: #eee; padding: 2px;\">\r\n\r\n  <!-- \u6574\u884c\u5bbd\u5e7f\u544a -->\r\n  <div style=\"grid-column: 1\/-1; width: 460px; height: 250px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876674\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div style=\"grid-column: 1\/-1; width: 460px; height: 90px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876676\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- \u5de6\u4fa7\u7ad6\u6392 -->\r\n  <div style=\"height: 250px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876672\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div style=\"height: 500px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876680\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- \u53f3\u4fa7\u6469\u5929\u697c\uff08\u548c\u5de6\u4fa7\u5b8c\u5168\u5bf9\u9f50\uff09 -->\r\n  <div style=\"grid-row: 3\/5; height: 750px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876678\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  \r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e6\" data-zoneid=\"5876682\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n<\/div><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Fury is erupting in a fire-prone corner of Los Angeles after residents learned two key reservoirs meant to protect their community will be taken offline, raising fears of a repeat of the devastation in the Palisades.<\/p>\n<p>The Pacoima Reservoir and Big Tujunga Reservoir, both located in the Sunland Tujunga area \u2014 where steep canyons press up against dense neighborhoods \u2014 are both slated to undergo restoration projects.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Aerial view of the Big Tujunga Reservoir and Dam in Los Angeles County. <span class=\"credit\">CA Post<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Aerial view of the Pacoima Dam in Los Angeles County. <span class=\"credit\">CA Post<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The county-led efforts include the Pacoima Reservoir Restoration Project and sediment removal work at Big Tujunga Reservoir. Both aim to address years of buildup caused by repeated wildfires and storm runoff that have filled the reservoirs with debris and reduced their capacity.<\/p>\n<p>The big problem \u2014 Both projects require lowering water levels, sometimes significantly, during the dry season, when wildfire risk is at its peak.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module aligncenter wp-block-nypost-editor-primary-tag\">\n<\/aside>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Aerial view of the Big Tujunga Reservoir in Los Angeles County. <span class=\"credit\">CA Post<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cThere\u2019s such a disconnect between the city and the county that they\u2019re putting people\u2019s lives in danger,\u201d said Lydia Grant, president of the Sunland-Tujunga Neighborhood Council.<\/p>\n<p>That overlap is what has residents alarmed as reservoirs are critical infrastructure, storing and delivering the water used to fight fires and protect homes when flames break out.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Residents in Sunland-Tujunga say fire danger is a constant reality in their canyon-lined neighborhood. <span class=\"credit\">Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cOver my dead body,\u201d Grant said, reacting to the possibility that both reservoirs could be taken offline within a similar timeframe.<\/p>\n<p>County officials say the work is necessary to restore flood control protection, maintain dam operations, and preserve water conservation capacity for downstream communities. Both projects are already in motion, with outreach, environmental review, and early planning underway.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>A plane drops retardant on the Crown Fire in Acton, CA, Friday, April 3, 2026. <span class=\"credit\">KNN<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Millions of cubic yards of sediment are expected to be removed, material that has accumulated over decades as fires stripped vegetation from surrounding hillsides and sent debris rushing into the basins.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><figcaption>Big Tujunga reservoir and surrounding hills after a fire, with charred land and a partially filled green reservoir. <span class=\"credit\">LA County<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The $60 million Big Tujunga Reservoir Restoration Project will remove an estimated 2 to 4.4 million cubic yards of sediment from the reservoir in the Angeles National Forest. Set to begin this summer, the effort is expected to span several years, with full completion projected in the early 2030s, as crews work to restore flood control and water storage capacity lost after the 2009 Station Fire.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Aerial view of the devastation from the Palisades Fire, with homes reduced to ashes and burnt hills in the background. <span class=\"credit\">AP<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Pacoima Reservoir Restoration Project, estimated to cost roughly $80 million, is still in the community engagement and environmental review phase, with construction tentatively slated for 2027 and long-term maintenance stretching into the 2030s.<\/p>\n<p>Grant said she uncovered the plans herself after losing trust in the county and pushed officials to present details at a recent neighborhood council meeting.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Aerial map of Big Tujunga Reservoir area. <span class=\"credit\">LA County<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>At that meeting, Los Angeles County Public Works officials outlined a multi-phase plan to remove sediment, haul debris, and manage long-term maintenance. But community members quickly raised concerns about truck traffic, environmental safety, and the possibility of both reservoirs being drawn down at once.<\/p>\n<p>Grant pointed to past debris dumping in nearby areas, including Altadena, where residents complained of dust, odors, and potential contamination from sediment disposal.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe don\u2019t trust the county,\u201d she said. \u201cThey\u2019ve dumped material in our community before and didn\u2019t follow the process.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Strong winds blow embers as the Palisades Fire burns homes on the Pacific Coast Highway. <span class=\"credit\">Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Beyond environmental concerns, the central fear is fire response.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf there\u2019s no water in those reservoirs, what happens when there\u2019s a fire? Every minute matters,\u201d Grant said.<\/p>\n<p>County officials have said they are coordinating with fire agencies and developing contingency plans, including identifying alternative water sources if needed. They have also said soil testing will be conducted and that environmental mitigation measures are being developed in coordination with wildlife agencies.<\/p>\n<p>But residents say those assurances are not enough, and that key questions remain unanswered.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Big Tujunga Dam before the fire. <span class=\"credit\">LA County<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>They point to last week as proof the threat is already here. The Crown Fire ignited April 3 in Acton, just 15 to 25 miles away, burning 385 acres in the same wind-prone foothills and triggering evacuations,\u00a0 a stark reminder of how fast danger can move.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey said they\u2019d look for an alternative water source, but where?\u201d Grant said. \u201cYou can\u2019t just create one in the middle of a fire.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The California Post has reached out to Los Angeles city and county fire officials, Los Angeles County Public Works, and the office of Karen Bass seeking details on coordination, timing, and fire readiness during any reservoir drawdown.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- \u603b\u5bb9\u5668\uff1a\u6700\u5927\u5bbd908px Grid\u7d27\u51d1\u5e03\u5c40 -->\r\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 728px 160px; gap:2px; width:908px; background:#eee; padding:2px;\">\r\n\r\n  <!-- \u901a\u680f\u9876\u90e8\uff1a\u6700\u5927\u6a2a\u5e45 908x258 \u8de8\u6574\u884c -->\r\n  <div style=\"grid-column:1\/-1; height:258px; background:#ff6b6b; 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