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HYDROELECTRIC PLANTSRio Hondo
Rio Hondo is a 1.9 MW operating hydroelectric plant in Los Angeles County, California, operated by Metropolitan Water District of S CA.
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 1.9 MW |
Plant details
- Operator
- Metropolitan Water District of S CA
- Location
- Los Angeles County, California
- Balancing authority
- CISO
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- Capacity
- Operating: 1.9 MW
- First unit online
- Mar 1984
- EIA plant ID
- 482
Location
34.0047, -118.0992
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M, September 2026. Planned dates are targets reported by the developer and often change. Report a problem