
Urban wildfire: water system capacities and limitations
Researchers convene statewide experts to assess firefighting capacity, infrastructure gaps, and policy solutions.

Water Systems’ Wildfire Fighting Capacities and Expectations
Workshop Synthesis Report

Phase 1 of statewide wastewater assessment sets foundation for equitable solutions
UCLA-led research delivers the first statewide baseline of wastewater system risks, gaps, and solutions to support equitable infrastructure planning in California.
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Mara Burstein2025-08-21 09:59:592025-09-11 10:36:19Guiding the City of LA’s Efforts to Advance Equitable Access to Local Water Supplies
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Danielle Workman2025-07-30 14:28:572025-10-30 14:32:17Learning From Existing Studies and Non-Board Data Sources to Inform the California Wastewater Needs Assessment
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angela wu2025-07-21 21:11:112025-12-23 13:54:27Wastewater Needs Assessment for the Human Right to Sanitation
How Have the LA Fires Affected Water Systems in LA County? An Early Overview
This report presents an early overview of how the 11 community water systems, two wastewater systems, and thousands of private well and septic systems were affected by the January 2025 LA County wildfires.

UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation provides an early overview of how L.A’.s water systems and their residents were impacted by the 2025 wildfires
From boil-water advisories to direct infrastructure damage, findings underscore the need for equitable and resilient recovery.

UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation to guide the City of L.A.’s efforts to advance equitable access to local water supplies
Key equity goals UCLA research will support include tap water understanding and trust, affordability, and broader community engagement.

UCLA Luskin Summit 2025: A Vision for Equitable Recovery After the L.A. Fires
The UCLA Luskin Summit 2025 brought experts together to explore pathways to equitable and resilient rebuilding in the wake of the LA Fires.
