More than 12 million gallons of raw sewage spilled into Santa Monica Bay three years ago, leading to closed beaches and public outcry over the environmental fallout. Now, the city of LA has agreed to spend $20.8 million in connection with the massive spill.
More than 12 million gallons of raw sewage spilled into the Santa Monica Bay in 2021, shutting down beaches and leaving people in the surrounding area with skin rashes, headaches and other symptoms.Now, the city of Los Angeles must pay $20.8 million as part of an agreement with federal authorities.
A weeklong independent probe into the incident was carried out by the firm Citygate Associates LLC Fire & Emergency Services, which also investigated the Woolsey Fire that tore through nearly 100,000 acres in LA and Ventura counties in 2018. The firm released a report later in July outlining exactly what caused the spill.
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