Los Angeles
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Areas served
- Los Angeles County
- Orange County
- Riverside County
- San Bernardino County
- Ventura County
- San Diego County
- Santa Barbara County
- Kern County
- San Luis Obispo County
- Imperial County
- Mono County
Bottleless dispensers fit for any business.
Bottleless water coolers
Offer a more sustainable solution for cleaner, better-tasting water on demand.
Ice
machines
Fast, efficient, and reliable ice and water machines with advanced filtration.
Sparkling water dispensers
Bottomless bubbles with built-in filtration for your modern workplace.
Filtered coffee brewers
Better water makes better coffee. Give your people great-tasting coffee from best-in-class brewers.
Los Angeles water quality throughout the years
Today, Los Angeles represents the largest municipal utility in the nation. Los Angeles tap water comes from three primary sources. Seventy-two percent of water comes from the Los Angeles Aqueduct before treatment at the Los Angeles Aqueduct Filtration Plant. The city supplies 21% of water from the Metropolitan Water District (MWD). The remaining amount is sourced from local groundwater and recycled water.
The city plans to build two facilities to further improve Los Angeles water quality, including the Los Angeles Reservoir Ultraviolet (UV) Disinfection Facility, which will rely on a multi-barrier disinfection approach. The Headworks Reservoir West will store and supply 60 million additional gallons of Los Angeles drinking water. According to the recent Los Angeles Water Quality Report, tap water meets current state and federal standards. However, the agency can’t ensure all water remains clear of contaminants.
At the start of the 19th Century, Los Angeles was still just a western outpost. But the next hundred years would turn this sleepy town into a burgeoning metropolis, thanks to the discovery of oil, flourishing farmland, and the construction of the Southern and Santa Fe rail lines. As the city grew, crude systems of dams, water wheels, and ditches connected to the Los Angeles River couldn’t keep up with demands. So, Los Angelenos looked to the mountains in the north as a water source. Planners purchased land and water rights in the Owens Valley, which had an abundance of freshwater runoff from the eastern Sierra Mountains.
The task of bringing the water from Owens Valley to Los Angeles fell on the shoulders of a newly appointed water chief, William Mulholland (as in Mulholland Drive). Construction of the LA Aqueduct started in 1908 and took 5 years to complete. It involved the demolition of five miles of granite, the construction of three reservoirs, and communications lines stretching across 200 miles.
When finished, the Aqueduct flowed across 9 deep canyons, 61 miles of open canals, and 142 tunnels. At the 1913 dedication of the Aqueduct, Mullholland famously proclaimed, “There it is, take it!” as the water gushed down the Aqueduct to Los Angeles. Save for an extension in the 1940s and an additional pipeline in the 1970s, the Los Angeles Aqueduct has remained mostly unchanged since the water first traveled from the Sierra Mountains.
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Culligan Quench filtration solutions.
Backed by 85 years of Culligan expertise, Culligan Quench has focused exclusively on providing businesses with the highest quality filtered water. This commitment to doing one thing well has made us the trusted water authority for over 75% of the Fortune 500. We offer the best bottleless water coolers, ice machines, sparkling water dispensers, and coffee brewers to fit any workplace. No matter your location, company size, or industry, we have a filtered water solution that is right for you
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Vice President, Sales (West)
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Vice President, Service
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Vice President, Operations
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Senior Vice President, Care and Field Service
Culligan Quench of Los Angeles
Proudly providing businesses with clean, filtered drinking water in the greater Los Angeles Metro Area.
| Mon: | 8 AM – 8PM |
| Tues: | 8 AM – 8PM |
| Wed: | 8 AM – 8PM |
| Thur: | 8 AM – 8PM |
| Fri: | 8 AM – 8PM |
| Sat: | Closed |
| Sun: | Closed |
Frequently asked questions
Where does Los Angeles get its water?
Los Angeles gets its supply from a mixture of imported water, recycled water and groundwater, including the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) of Southern California, which distributes surface water from the Colorado River aqueduct. The Los Angeles water supply also comes from the Owens River and Mono Lakes Basin via the Los Angeles Aqueduct, as well as groundwater and recycled water.
To help employees stay hydrated at work, many Los Angeles businesses offer filtered water coolers and ice machines connected to the local water supply. These convenient dispensers provide refreshing cold water, instant hot water or sparkling water on demand.
Is Los Angeles tap water safe to drink?
Yes, you can safely drink Los Angeles tap water. The Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP) tests its water daily for more than 200 substances to ensure it complies with regulatory standards. Samples are taken from about 300 locations around the city and tested for chemical, microbial and nonorganic contaminants.
While local water meets or exceeds government requirements, small amounts of some substances can still be present. Culligan Quench bottleless water coolers feature advanced filtration systems to reduce contaminants and provide clean, fresh-tasting water in the workplace. Use our helpful product finder to find a water dispenser based on your organization’s needs.
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