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MORE RECOVERY INFO

Mountain View News Saturday, March 15, 2025


ALTADENA RESIDENTS

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR 
DRINKING WATER THIS NOTICE LIFTS THE DO 
NOT DRINK / DO NOT BOIL ORDER FOR THE 
ENTIRE LINCOLN AVENUE WATER COMPANY 
SERVICE AREA 

THIS NOTICE LIFTS THE DO NOT DRINK / DO NOT BOIL ORDER FOR THE ENTIRE 
LINCOLN AVENUE WATER COMPANY SERVICE AREA 

Este informe contiene información muy importante sobre su agua potable. Para una copia en 
español, favor de llamar al sistema de agua (626) 798-9101. 

The State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water; the Los Angeles 
County Public Health Department; and Lincoln Avenue Water Company issued a Do Not 
Drink/Do Not Boil Order on February 7, 2025, due to benzene detections in portions of our 
distribution system following the Eaton Fire. We are pleased to inform you that this issue has 
been resolved for the entire Lincoln Avenue Water Company service area. 

Through abatement and comprehensive water quality testing, the specified areas meet all state 
and federal safety standards for potability. The State Water Resources Control Board, Division 
of Drinking Water has authorized the removal of the Do Not Drink/Do Not Boil Order effective 
March 13, 2025, for the entire Lincoln Avenue Water Company service area. 

Residents within the Lincoln Avenue Water Company service area may now safely resume 
using their tap water for drinking and all other purposes. 

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we worked around the clock to make sure we 
provided safe and reliable drinking water. If your property has been vacant, the actions below 
are recommended as you return home: 

• Flush Your Water Lines: Run cold water from all taps for at least 5 minutes to remove 
stagnant water. Larger homes may need 10-15 minutes for a thorough flush. 

• Sanitize: Sanitize water-using appliances and fixtures like dishwashers by running 
an empty cycle with hot water and detergent, flushing water filters with at least 
one gallon of water, and discarding at least two batches of ice from ice makers as a 
precaution. 

• Monitor for Water Quality: A thorough flush will typically resolve any odor, color, 
or taste issues with your water. 

If any concerns persist, please report them immediately. If you have any questions or require 
further assistance, please contact Lincoln Avenue Water Company at 626-798-9101, mailing 
address 564 W Harriet St., Altadena CA 91001. 

Please share this information with others who may use this water, including residents in 
apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses, especially if they may not have received 
this notice directly. 

You may do so by posting this public notice in a visible location or distributing copies by hand 
or mail. 

This notice is being sent to you by Lincoln Avenue Water Company, California Public Water 
System ID # CA1910063. Date Distributed: 03/13/2025

FEMA HIRING LOCAL RESIDENTS TO SUPPORT 
WILDFIRES RECOVERY

LOS ANGELES – FEMA has launched a hiring process to continue its support of California’s 
recovery from the Eaton and Palisades wildfires in Los Angeles County.

California residents who are interested in a temporary position with FEMA and a variety of 
emergency management functions can apply through USAJobs.gov. Applicants will be called 
for interviews, and those hired will join a recovery team already in place, composed of local 
and federal workers, voluntary agencies, and community organizations.

The following departments have positions available in Los Angeles County: Acquisitions, 
Civil Rights, External Affairs, Disaster Field Training Operations, Hazard Mitigation, Human 
Resources, Individual Assistance, Interagency Recovery Coordination, Information 
Technology, and Public Assistance and Planning.

Working for the federal government has many perks, including excellent benefits, flexible 
work schedules, opportunities for professional growth, stability, and lateral movement 
across agencies.

Interested applicants can visit USAJobs.gov to apply. For questions about a position or if you 
need additional information, please email: FEMA-DR4856-LocalHire@fema.dhs.gov.

FEMA does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, 
national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, 
membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or 
other non-merit factor. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during any part 
of the hiring process, should contact FEMA-DR4856-LocalHire@fema.dhs.gov. Determinations 
on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

 

Follow FEMA online, on X @FEMA or @FEMAEspanol, on FEMA’s Facebook page or Espanol 
page and at FEMA's YouTube account. For preparedness information follow the Ready 
Campaign on X at @Ready.gov, on Instagram @Ready.gov or on the Ready Facebook page.


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