LADWP crews will complete necessary maintenance work on the Rowena Reservoir ponds to clean and repair the existing filtration system. The ponds that comprise the water feature at Rowena Reservoir serve an aesthetic purpose only. They contain a circulation and filtration system consisting of six pumps that serve to maintain a desirable water quality.
To complete the work, crews drained the ponds in early March 2021 and work will take place to repair and/or replace the filtration pumps, remove algae, and clean the ponds. Once the repairs are completed, crews will refill the ponds and test the repaired pumps.
The Rowena Water Feature sits atop a 10 million gallon underground potable water storage tank, known as the Rowena Reservoir. The open reservoir previously at that site was taken out of service in the response to state regulations requiring that open air reservoirs be covered or taken out of service.
Construction Information
Work on this project is expected to take place Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Some Saturday work may be necessary.
All work will take place within the Rowena Reservoir facility, located at the northwest corner of Hyperion Avenue and Rowena Avenue.
No traffic or parking will be affected. Deliveries and emergency vehicle access will continue as usual.
The ponds are expected to be refilled in Spring 2022 near the project’s completion.
Project Schedule
Spring 2021 – Spring 2022
Region
Los Feliz