WATER WELL AND PUMP SERVICE INFORMATION FOR Los Angeles, CA 90001
If you need to drill a water well or need water pump service for your well in Los Angeles, it is nice to know a little bit about your city.
The most populous city in California, Los Angeles is home to nearly 4 million people in about 470 square miles. Originally founded in 1781, the city was incorporated in 1850. Its name comes from the Spanish word for “The Angels.”
The discovery of oil in the 1890’s caused the city to grow quickly. By 1920, however, Los Angeles was known more for its movies than its oil. Over 80% of the film industry in the world was located there at that time. It has since become known as an international culture center as well as having a diverse and growing economy larger than many countries.
For more information on Los Angeles, visit the city’s official website at: lacity.org
Drilling Water Wells in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, California is in Los Angeles County. The County Department of Public Health’s Environmental Health Division oversees the drilling and testing of residential water wells within designated cities and unincorporated areas. They also regulate any drilling moratoriums for the county. Their website provides a useful, informative, detailed pamphlet entitled “Requirements and Procedures for Private Residential and Commercial Water Wells” which gives step by step instructions for getting approval to first drill and then use a residential well. The pamphlet details the steps thoroughly and also describes what to do if the water quality standards are not met.
