Hoover Dam is as tall as a 60-story building. It was the highest dam in the world when it was completed in 1935. Its base is as thick as two football fields are long. How many workers died building...
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Lake Mead is a man-made reservoir located in the southwestern United States, formed when the Hoover Dam was built on the Colorado River. With a 20-year drought and some relief this year from rain...
The gaging stations around Lake Mead serve a multi-fold purpose. Positioned strategically across the lake's expanse, each station diligently records a stream of vital information.How Many Gauging...
Throughout history, the development of drinking water filters has been driven by the need for safe, accessible, and clean water. When Was Drinking Water Invented? Drinking water, as a concept,...
How to Use Heat Tape: Install Heat Tape & Heat Cable for Water Hose
When your water is off for any length of time, it becomes a minor inconvenience, but if your water pipe freezes and the water turns to ice, it can burst any type of water pipe, causing large amounts...
The California Delta Smelt Controversy and Its Impact on Water Policy
In the state of California where every drop counts, how is it possible that the government is dumping trillions of fresh water into the San Francisco Bay that could be piped back to depleting...
