Welcome to our new series, Cities 101, which will answer questions about how the city’s infrastructure works. First up: Watertowers. Water towers figure prominently in New York City’s skyline, with ...

Has your interest in alternative water systems made you ask, what is a cistern? Read on to learn about this ancient way to store and supply water.

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Question: How, exactly, do the water towers in a community function? How are they kept filled, etc.? Answer: Water towers are among the most visible components of a public water system and often are a ...

It’s a headline no one would want to see: Fire hydrants being used to fight the Palisades Fire were running dry. The fast-moving fire tested the L.A. Department of Water and Power’s municipal system: ...