""It's a failure to recognize that there is value to this community to have the reservoir full," said Maryam Zar, head of the Palisades Recovery Coalition. "It's incredible to me that after the experience we went through [with the Palisades fire] there is still no recognition that this reservoir should be filled to the gills, whether or not it's potable.""
""The cover, which spans roughly 10 acres, is to ensure safe, reliable drinking water and to maintain the facility while the department continues its operations," said DWP Chief Operating Officer Anselmo Collins."
The Santa Ynez Reservoir, crucial for Pacific Palisades drinking water, is empty again due to a $19.5-million project replacing its floating cover. This project, necessary for water quality compliance, will keep the reservoir out of service until fall. Residents express concern over the lack of water for firefighting, especially with wildfire season approaching. Community leaders emphasize the importance of having a full reservoir, regardless of drinking water safety, highlighting a disconnect between city officials and local needs.
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