Reply #7: one steam pipe is nothing. [View All]

the real problem is the long, aged, thin thread that provides all the water to NYC.

Only one line of three has been modernized, the other two are in deep shit. While reviewing their own system, Chicago water engineers looked at how NYC plans to deal with a potential massive water loss by shaking their collective heads. Even with a lake next door, we worry about the age and condition of piping and water purification. Our folks studied the entire world to make sure our water supply system was robust and effective enough.

The worst on our list? NYC, with a good likelihood that a catastrohpic loss could occur within 10 years of that study. (which began to be released in dribs and drabs about 8 yrs ago)

when you try to imagine 11,000,000 without flushing, drinking or showering water, yikes. A mere steam pipe is nothing.