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2001-2002 Hydrologic Report
EVAPORATION
Monthly and seasonal data for 13 active evaporation stations were reported to the Department during the reporting period. Daily records of active and inactive Department stations, as well as some stations of other agencies, are available in the Department's files. This data can be obtained by contacting the custodian of hydrologic records.
  COOPERATION:
The Department receives evaporation data from The Metropolitan Water District, Palmdale Water District, California Department of Water Resources, and Descanso Gardens.

  LENGTH OF RECORD:
The Los Angeles County Flood Control District (now administered by the Department) installed its first land pan in March 1929 at Santa Anita Dam. The Department has 30 evaporation stations which have records of 15 seasons or more in the Department's files.

  
  CUSTODIAN:
Unpublished information may be obtained by contacting:

Los Angeles County Department of Public Works
Water Resources Division
P.O. Box 1460
Alhambra, CA 91802-1460
...or telephone: (626) 458-6120