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LA Residents Battle Monthslong Mosquito Invasion
22 Jan
Summary
- Residents are experiencing mosquito bites daily, impacting children and immunocompromised individuals.
- Stagnant water at the Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant is identified as a breeding ground.
- Local authorities are coordinating with county vector control to address the infestation.
Residents of El Segundo, Los Angeles, are enduring a persistent mosquito infestation, with some calling for greater competence from local authorities.
For months, the neighborhood has been overrun, leading to constant mosquito bites that affect children and cause significant discomfort for individuals with compromised immune systems. "My kids are covered in bites," shared resident Samantha Hedding.
The Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant in El Segundo has been identified as a primary mosquito breeding ground. Stagnant water, exacerbated by recent rains and increased temperatures, has created ideal conditions for the insects' proliferation.
El Segundo Mayor Chris Pimental acknowledged the issue, noting that "significant pooling" occurred after early rains. He stated that city officials are closely collaborating with the county's Vector Control District to inspect, drain, and treat areas with standing water.
Despite ongoing efforts, including door-to-door information dissemination and mosquito trap monitoring, the infestation remains a significant problem for many residents. A six-block area in the southern part of the neighborhood has been particularly hard-hit.
LA City staff and El Segundo officials are coordinating to aggressively mitigate any impacts originating from the Hyperion Plant, emphasizing their commitment to resident safety.
