Water Main Break: Hollywood, Cal.

February 18th, 2015

Another 100 year-old water main came apart in Hollywood sometime last night.  After listening to the affected residents in the area who were interviewed on the news reports, it doesn’t appear that society saved any money by not proactively replacing this pipe/main/valve (or whatever) ahead of its catastrophic failure. 

Of course, I have heard of an untold number of water main failures across the nation since I have last blogged on the matter.  However, after seeing many cities and towns begin to replace and upgrade their water mains over the last few years, I have more-or-less been letting the matter slide. 

Nevertheless, this particular water main break in Hollywood is a perfect case-in-point to show that it is likely to be cheaper (less expensive) to proactively replace these systems than to wait to do so after any catastrophic failures – which was one of the original points and issues that brought this blog into existence.  Worth noting, Hollywood, California is in an earthquake zone.  So, to wait a 100 years or so before replacing any necessary infrastructure (which would be subject to failure/fatigue due to earthquakes) also seems as yet another perfect example of ineptitude and most likely an example of gross negligence as well.

See:  Pipe bursts, sending 100,000 gallons into Hollywood Hills neighborhood

http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-water-main-break-floods-hollywood-hills-neighborhood-submerges-vehicles-20150218-story.html

Adam Trotter, PE  

Multiple Water Main Breaks in L.A. Today

April 3rd, 2012


It is being reported that there has been as many as eight (8) water main breaks throughout the City of Los Angeles this morning thus far. (Blog entry at 0930 local time.) Good Day LA (Fox television channel 11), reported that there has been five water main breaks and that L.A. Dept. of Water and Power (DWP) – according to the Fox 11 reporter – suggests that the multiple breaks are likely a result of work done while taking a local water reservoir off-line and then placing it back on-line to the water main system. Of course, as yet, no one appears to know the actual reason for all the water main breaks this morning.

Again, the level of deterioration of Our Nation’s infrastructure is nearly disgusting, at least to this blogger. Again I blog: Rebuild the Nation’s Infrastructure or Repeal the Eleventh Amendment to the Federal Constitution!!

AVT, P.E.


See:
Map: Water main breaks flood Fairfax streets


See also:
Massive Water Main Breaks and Gas Main Explosions Continue. REBUILD OUR CRUMBLING INFRASTRUCTURE! (PLEASE?!?)



Rebuild the Nation’s Water Mains and Sewer Systems and City Streets!




11-11-11 Day, Repeal the Eleventh Amendment, I say!

Mexico City’s Earthquake Early Warning System Likely Saved Lives Today!

March 20th, 2012

After the massive earthquake that hit Mexico City earlier today, it was somewhat reported that an earthquake early-warning system in Mexico City allowed for a 60 second advanced warning for residents to get out doors to safety. (Sixty second advanced warning was reported by KNX Radio 1070 AM Los Angeles at approx. 1345 local time.) Sixty seconds may not sound like alot, but it might just be enough to get out of a building before any potential collapse.

Anyway, so the story had many in California who heard the report saying: “What earthquake early-warning system? Such a warning system exists?!?” And, "You say they have them in Mexico City yet we have none of them here?!?!?"

See: Early Quake Detection Helps in Mexico

Can you say: “Repeal the Eleventh Amendment!!”?

(And, “Build in accordance with earthquake building codes everywhere in the United States!!”)

AVT, P.E.


See also:
REPEAL THE ELEVENTH (11TH) AMENDMENT TO THE U.S. FEDERAL CONSTITUTION!! Fix Our Dysfunctional Governments and Make Them Liable!


After thought: (Mar. 22, 2012)
The front page of the L.A. Times today had a story with the headline: "State struggles to set up a quake warning system."

Too Many Sinkholes, Water Main and Gas Main Breaks

December 13th, 2011

Lately, there have been so many water main breaks, gas main breaks, and sinkholes reported nearly everywhere across the U.S. nation that I can't even attempt to keep up blogging on those which I hear about. So the matter is simple:

REBUILD THE NATION'S INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEMS OR IT APPEARS THE TIME IS AT HAND TO SERIOUSLY CHALLENGE THE ELEVENTH AMENDMENT WHICH WOULD THEN MAKE THE GOVERNMENTS ACROSS OUR LAND LIABLE FOR THEIR DYSFUNCTIONAL PARADIGMS.

Adam Trotter, P.E. / AVT


Large sinkhole forms on busy NH street
http://www.bostonherald.com/news/national/northeast/view/20111212large_sinkhole_forms_on_busy_nh_street/srvc=home&position=recent

A Nouveau Tax Collection and Revenue Generating Initiative for California?

See:

A Nouveau Tax Collection and Revenue Generating Initiative for California?
http://adamvernontrotter.blogspot.com/2011/12/nouveau-tax-collection-and-revenue.html

AVT

11-11-11 Day, Repeal the Eleventh Amendment, I say!

11-11-11 Day, Repeal the Eleventh Amendment, I say!

See:
http://adamvernontrotter.blogspot.com/2011/11/11-11-11-day-repeal-eleventh-i-say.html

Water Main Breaks in Studio City, Cal

November 9th, 2011

Studio City, California reportedly had "multiple" water main breaks a day or so ago. The massive amounts of water from the broken main flooded and closed streets and generally caused significant havoc to residents and motorists alike. The breaks were blamed on "old parts" - or something like that.

As I repeatedly blog:

REBUILD THE NATION’S INFRASTRUCTURE!!!

...Please?
Adam Trotter, P.E. / AVT


PS. I mean..., is the infrastructure under attack or is it really falling apart that quickly? Where are our politicians? Where are our tax dollars?

See:
Ventura Boulevard Flooded After Water Main Breaks in Studio City
http://www.ktla.com/news/landing/ktla-studio-city-water-main-break,0,1326086.story

Flooding Continues in New Jersey, Despite Reported Federal Promises over the Last Several Years to Fix the Flooding Issues.

March 14th, 2011


As reported on WABC two nights ago, widespread flooding continues its annual occurrence through much of New Jersey. Local residents being interviewed on New York’s WABC Eleven O’Clock Eyewitness News stated that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers had repeatedly (year-over-year) promised to remedy the water/dam controls that have apparently added to the flooding misery in the affected region. To date, no repairs appear to be on the horizon.

Surely one must begin to wonder – given all the waterway calamities of the last several decades, if the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is merely another entity on the long list of inept Federal government agencies? Clearly, it appears that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has been on hiatus on a never-ending government/taxpayer funded boondoggle throughout the agency’s recent existence. Given no reported official statement from the Corps of Engineers on this matter, we can then only guess.


From the article:
“NEW JERSEY (WABC) -- Water in northern New Jersey is slowly receding, but much of the region remained under water.

In Paterson, the Passaic River continues to spill into the streets, and a bridge was completely consumed. Homes along the Pompton River are still surrounded by water, while homes in Fairfield remain submerged.

A number of residents remain in shelters, and the situation doesn't look like it will get any better until at least midweek.

The floodwater may be slowly receding, but it's going to take much longer for life to start returning to normal. And residents know this will not be the last time.
"So it's like, do you want to live like this all the time?" Little Falls resident Joe Hida said. "It's very difficult to even watch this."

Emergency officials say it will be Tuesday at the earliest before anyone is allowed home in Little Falls. School was canceled there Monday, as well as in Paterson and Woodland Park.”



As I have repeatedly blogged: REBUILD OUR NATION’S CRUMBLING INFRASTRUCTURE!!! Or, REPEAL THE ELEVENTH (11th) AMENDMENT TO THE U.S. FEDERAL CONSTITUTION and make our governments liable for their neglect and incompetence. Our government may not be able to stop natural disasters, but it can darn well better prepare for such – given all the money the government supposedly spends to these ends and towards such goals!

Adam Vernon Trotter, P.E. / AVT



Rivers slow to recede in New Jersey
http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=news/local/new_jersey&id=7998370


Repeal the 11th Amendment to the U.S. Federal Constitution
http://adamvernontrotter.blogspot.com/2011/02/repeal-eleventh-11th-amendment-to-us.html

Boston Expressway Crumbles as Mass. Governor Goes Around-the-World to ‘Create Jobs’ (??)

March 14th, 2011


As widely reported on local Boston television news a few days ago, one of the main arteries into the City of Boston (the state Capitol of Massachusetts) began to visibly crumble, develop a gaping hole, and was then closed to traffic during Friday morning rush-hour. Meanwhile, the governor of Massachusetts was traveling at taxpayer expense to the countries of Israel and the United Kingdom in supposed pursuit of job creation for the State of Massachusetts.

I mean, what is going on here? Are our elected officials in denial or are they merely stupid? The infrastructure is crumbling throughout the nation – even at their front door – and the politicians still claim to be unaware of how to create jobs?


REBUILD OUR NATION’S CRUMBLING INFRASTRUCTURE!!! Believe me, such an effort would create alot of jobs!! (Have the contracts already been let to this end?)

It typically appears that our elected officials are either too self-serving, or they are not really concerned for the nation’s welfare, or they are completely inept!

As such: It seems the time is at hand to REPEAL THE ELEVENTH (11th) AMENDMENT TO THE U.S. FEDERAL CONSTITUTION and make our governments liable for their neglect and incompetence – either that, or maybe I will have to run for office myself (but with no political machine to back me, well….anyway).

As I have repeatedly blogged: REBUILD OUR NATION’S CRUMBLING INFRASTRUCTURE!!!

Adam Vernon Trotter, P.E. / AVT



P.S. By the way, it always appeared to me the U.K. ‘fat-cats’ didn’t care much to employ their own workers in their nation. I don’t really understand why anyone would think those ‘fat-cats’ would really care one-way-or-the-other about employing American workers in the U.S. (Sorry, I had to add this last thought, too!)



Pothole opens on Bowker Overpass, cement falls
http://www1.whdh.com/news/articles/local/12003756532833/pothole-opens-on-bowker-overpass-cement-falls/


Big Hole Shuts Down Ramp From Boylston To Comm. Ave.
http://boston.cbslocal.com/2011/03/11/big-hole-shuts-down-ramp-from-boylston-to-comm-ave/


Patrick’s Israel trip nets no deals
http://www.boston.com/news/politics/articles/2011/03/15/patrick_trip_to_israel_nets_contacts_no_deals/


Governor Patrick Talks Trade In Israel
http://boston.cbslocal.com/2011/03/09/governor-patrick-talks-trade-in-israel/



Repeal the 11th Amendment to the U.S. Federal Constitution
http://adamvernontrotter.blogspot.com/2011/02/repeal-eleventh-11th-amendment-to-us.html




After-thought, April 18th, 2011:
Massachusetts Governor Signs Bill to Increase Funding to Fix Roads and Bridges
http://engineeringandcommerce.blogspot.com/2011/04/massachusetts-governor-signs-bill-to.html