Los Angeles County Recaptures Over 700 Million Gallons of Stormwater This Week Alone

Since Oct. 1, the county has captured roughly 5 billion gallons of stormwater, enough to meet the needs of 121,600 people, public works officials said.

A rainstorm passes through Costa Mesa, Calif., on Dec. 22, 2023. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times

With several days of rain, Los Angeles County has captured 717 million gallons of stormwater this week, according to the Department of Public Works.

Since Oct. 1, the county has captured roughly 5 billion gallons of stormwater, enough to meet the needs of 121,600 people, public works officials said.