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L.A. Aqueduct System (10:28)

Built over 100 years ago, the L.A. aqueduct system transports almost 600 million gallons of water to the city's residents everyday.

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  • L.A. Aqueduct System
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In the early 20th century, engineer William Mulholland designed and oversaw the construction of an aqueduct that channeled water from the Owens Valley region of California to the growing city of Los Angeles.

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