Some 96 million plastic \”shade balls\” have been delployed on the Los Angeles Reservoir in the Sylmar area of Los Angeles to protect water quality. The 4-inch-diameter plastic balls block sunlight from penetrating the 175-acre surface of the reservoir, preventing chemical reactions that can cause algae blooms and other problems. photo courtesy of Damian Dovarganes / AP
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LOS ANGELES— Mayor Eric Garcetti today released 20,000 \”shade balls\” onto the surface of the Los Angeles Reservoir, marking completion of a $34.5 million initiative to protect the city’s water quality.
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