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Originally Posted by Jen
I can't get over that it took them 4 hours to shut the water off. Why so long??
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At a similar (non-California) emergency water main break event a few years ago, tv newscasters explained the available maps to locate shut-off valves for the water were not accurate and up-to-date. So, actually being able to locate and turn off the water source was a major problem. Perhaps this occurred near UCLA?
Even when responders know where and how to shut off the water, the force and volume of said water may overcome their ability to easily and promptly accomplish the task.
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