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Formed in 1985, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works is divided into more than 25 divisions and groups. It employs 3,500-plus people in job classifications that include professional, technical, clerical and craft workers. It is responsible for the design, construction, operation, maintenance and repair of roads, bridges, airports, sewers and facilities that provide water supply, flood control, water quality and water conservation. The department also under takes the design and construction of capital projects and provides regulatory and ministerial programs for the county, special districts and contract cities that request services. The department s operating budget is funded by restricted revenues, such as sales taxes on gas, benefit assessments, water and sewer sales, user fees and contract revenues. Headquartered in Alhambra, Calif., the department has more than 75 field facilities in locations throughout Los Angeles County, Calif., including Palmdale, Calif.

Formed in 1985, Los Angeles County Department of Public Works is a public service agency of the Los Angeles County, Based in California, the public works department is responsible for the design, construction, operation, maintenance, and repair of roads, bridges, airports, sewers, water supply, flood control, water quality and water conservation facilities and for the design and construction of capital projects. Its additional responsibilities include regulatory and ministerial programs for the County of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County Flood Control District, other special districts and contract cities that request services. The department also operates an Emergency Operations Center for responding to problems reported by the public and other agencies as well as major emergencies, such as floods, earthquakes, fires and other disasters.

The Los Angeles County Flood Control District, established in 1915, is a separate entity governed by the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors, responsible for providing flood protection, water conservation, recreation, and aesthetic enhancement within its boundaries. With over 2,700 square miles of coverage, the Flood Control District manages a vast network of infrastructure, including 14 major dams and reservoirs, 483 miles of open channel, 27 spreading grounds, 3,330 miles of underground storm drains, and various other facilities to ensure effective water management and flood prevention.Generated from the website