Ivanhoe Reservoir Recirculation & Aeration Project (LADWP)
The final element of LADWP’s water project at the Reservoirs, ending their use as open-air reservoirs full of potable (drinking) water, is the installation of new recirculation and aeration systems. These are designed to prevent stagnant and unsafe water quality in the Reservoirs, as water no longer flows out of these lakes. This installation required draining the smaller Ivanhoe Reservoir and was significantly delayed by heavy rainfall. Now, both systems are nearing completion!
Gravity flow refill will move water from Silver Lake into Ivanhoe, and may start in late October or November if everything is working properly. Additional water will be pumped from the Pollock Wells to complete the refill. Ivanhoe will be filled to its stable, permanent level, allowing water to flow over the spillway into Silver Lake.
