LADWP Construction Notice: Groundwater Monitoring Wells Install on N. California St.

Notification Date: August 30, 2023
Project Website: www.ladwp.com/remediation (click on Southern Well Fields tab)

Project Description
On Tuesday, September 5, 2023, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power will start setting up the work area in preparation for a groundwater monitoring well to be constructed on the east side of N California St between W Clark Ave and W Verdugo Ave in the City of Burbank [see map for designated work area]. This monitoring well will be used to evaluate the condition of the groundwater and will not be used to supply water to Burbank residents or LADWP customers. Construction is expected to be completed by early-March, 2024.

LADWP contractor crews will construct the well in three phases.
Phase 1: Crews set up the construction work area, including a drill rig, support vehicles, waste storage containers, and sound barriers to suppress equipment noise as much as possible. Drilling begins and continues for about two months.

Phase 2: Crews install the well casing. This step takes about a month and ensures the stability of the drilled well and requires continuous construction, including the possibility of overnight construction.

Phase 3: Crews clean the well by pumping. Large equipment will be removed and a smaller truck will be utilized for this phase. A vault will be installed flush with the ground surface. Sidewalks and some street parking will be reopened to the public during this two-month phase.

What to Expect During Construction

• Normal working hours will be from 7AM to 7PM, Monday through Friday. If overnight construction is necessary (only possible during Phase 2 - Well Installation), neighbors will be given 48 hours advanced notice.
• Construction equipment will include a drill rig, support trucks, and waste storage containers placed within close proximity of the monitoring well location.
• Street parking will be restricted along N California St. between W Clark Ave. and the Verdugo Park building (the northern half of N California St.).
• For the safety of the public, the sidewalk adjacent to the rig will be closed.
• Construction will not affect your water or power service unless unforeseen circumstances require a service interruption.

Construction Contacts

Christina Holland
LADWP Community Liaison
(213) 367-4180
[email protected]

Randall Hirata
LADWP Project Manager
(213) 367-4180
[email protected]