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NewsTelemundo 52 — LocalJuly 1, 2026Los Angeles

Boil Water Notice Lifted for Parts of Koreatown

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) has lifted a boil water notice for a two-block area in Koreatown after follow-up testing confirmed the water is safe to drink. The notice was originally issued on Tuesday following routine tests that detected E. coli bacteria.

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Why It Matters

Residents in the specified two-block area of Koreatown no longer need to boil their tap water before consumption, as the water has been cleared by safety testing.

Key Facts

  • The boil water notice for a two-block area in Koreatown has been officially lifted.
  • Residents in the affected area may now use tap water for consumption without boiling it.
  • The notice was originally issued on Tuesday following routine tests that detected E. coli bacteria.
  • The affected area is bounded by South Ardmore Avenue (west), South Mariposa Avenue (east), West 5th Street (north), and West 6th Street (south).
  • Water samples tested on June 30th initially indicated the presence of E. coli.
  • LADWP confirmed the contamination was isolated to a specific station in Koreatown and did not affect the broader water distribution system.
  • LADWP stated this incident is not related to the recent fire in Boyle Heights.
  • Residents can contact LADWP at 1-800-DIAL-DWP for further information.

Who's Mentioned

personJonathan Leung“Director of Water Quality at LADWP.”locationKoreatown“The neighborhood affected by the water quality notice.”organizationLos Angeles Department of Water and Power“The municipal utility responsible for water quality and testing.”