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POLITICSJul 19 · 12:25 UTCNBC4 LOS ANGELESTracey Leong and Elizabeth Chavolla

Series of water main breaks raises concerns over LA infrastructure

A series of water main breaks in Los Angeles, including a 110-year-old 36-inch trunk line rupture in West Hollywood, have raised concerns about aging infrastructure. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power reports 30% of water mains are over 80 years old, with officials and experts highlighting the need for modernization and the challenges of inspecting and repairing underground systems.

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