Pasadena Water and Power to begin annual utility pole inspections April 27

Kelly O'Rourke of Pasadena Water and Power said the utility will begin its annual utility pole inspection program on April 27 and continue work through June 30.

The inspections will be carried out by PWP's authorized contractor, Osmose Utility Services Incorporated, O'Rourke said. "All Osmose employees will wear company uniforms, drive clearly marked company vehicles, carry official identification, and will knock on the door before entering private property," she said, noting crews may need to access back property lines to reach some poles.

PWP described the work as a wooden pole inspection and treatment program. Crews will inspect poles for signs of wear, insect activity and damage; each pole will receive a visual assessment and an internal soundness check. "Crews will identify compromised poles and perform on-site repairs when possible. Some poles may require replacement at a later time based on inspection findings," O'Rourke said.

Poles will be photographed and their condition documented as part of the program. The utility characterized the effort as proactive, saying the inspections are intended to help maintain system reliability, enhance public safety, reduce long-term operating costs and minimize unexpected power outages.

For more information, residents can contact the City Service Center at 626-744-7311 or visit pwpweb.com.