But from a water capture one, it’s definitely less effective,” she said. In 2018, LA County voters passed Measure W, which directs funds toward water capture efforts. The city of LA also has water capture projects in the works. “One of the big ones is expanding their spreading ground facility in Tujunga, which is in the San Fernando Valley, and that’s doubled their ability to capture storm water there. Cleaning the dirty storm water is paramount to re-using it as drinking water.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 13, 2023 03:14 UTC