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Key Components of the Stormwater Capture System (Image Credits: Pexels)
Los Angeles — Workers broke ground Wednesday on a major stormwater project at MacArthur Park, where urban runoff has long burdened the central lake with pollutants. City leaders touted the $40-million initiative as a step toward clearer waters and a more inviting public space. The effort targets runoff from nearby streets, promising to deliver millions of gallons of treated water annually while easing pressure on local water supplies.[1]
Key Components of the Stormwater Capture System
The MacArthur Park Lake Stormwater Capture Project draws stormwater and dry-weather flows from a 200-acre drainage area through an existing 45-inch storm drain on Lake Street. Pretreatment begins underground along 7th Street, where initial filtration removes larger debris. Treated water then flows into a dedicated unit within the park, receiving further purification before entering the lake or returning to the storm drain system via new pipelines on Grand View Street.[2][1]
Above ground, the project introduces a recirculating water feature with cascades that follow the park’s natural slope toward the lake. Planners also incorporated a pedestrian bridge, refreshed walking paths, native shade trees, seating areas, and landscaping to boost usability. Once operational, the system will process 244 acre-feet of water yearly—equivalent to 9 million gallons, or enough to fill 14 Olympic-sized swimming pools. It stands to…
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Author : Matthias Binder
Publish date : 2026-04-23 12:40:00
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