Experts predict it could take months to years for water quality and affected communities to return to normalcy.

Various agencies in Los Angeles County regularly collect water samples and test the water quality. Occasionally, high levels of bacteria can be found in the samples, implying that the water might not ...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced earlier this week that it finished phase one of its work in the Palisades and Eaton fire areas, clearing about 9,200 properties.

While residents in the Palisades and Eaton fire areas can use tap water for some limited purposes, the detection of a carcinogen in the systems can pose some risks.

Water utilities in Altadena and Pacific Palisades are undertaking an arduous process of repressurizing their underground pipelines, testing for contaminants and attempting to flush them out.

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- It's been two months since the start of the Palisades and Eaton fires, and the road to recovery continues. Both fires erupted on Jan. 7, fueled by severe drought conditions ...

Unlike bacteria, these toxins cannot be removed ... for residents in the burn zone in Los Angeles County on Friday. Palisades residents have been under a "Do Not Drink" notice since January ...