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[edit] Possessive Apostrophe

Shouldn't this be spelt with an apostrophe? "Los Angeles' Aqueduct". Robinoke 00:10, 18 October 2006 (UTC)

No. -- Gmatsuda 22:14, 24 September 2007 (UTC)

In the Article on William Mulholland, it states that 2000 workers were employed, as opposed to 100,000 noted here. 100,000 workers in more that the population of Los Angeles at the time

Good catch. The LADWP says the number is 5,000.[1]. I'vechanged it to that number until we can decide if 2,000 is more accurate. -Will Beback · † · 22:09, 1 December 2006 (UTC)

I read that it was 100,000 different employees over the course of the entire construction, but never more than a few thousand at a time ~ —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 128.112.89.10 (talk) 05:05, 30 March 2007 (UTC).

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[edit] Structure

I've seen pictures of various parts of the aqueduct showing it above ground and mostly below ground in a pipe. There also seem to be surface reservoirs and power stations along the way. Can someone describe or map how this all works out? What steps are necessary to keep the water safe for drinking? Where is it tested and treated? -- Beland 01:51, 9 December 2006 (UTC)