FILE -- LADWP crews coating new water main valve to prevent rusting. It takes 139 manual turns to shut off. (Photo credit: Margaret Carrero.)
UCLA Water Main Break
A portion of the old rusty steel pipe that ruptured near UCLA. (Photo credit: Margaret Carrero)
UCLA Water Main Break
A look inside the old water main pipe that busted on Sunset Blvd by UCLA. (Photo credit: Margaret Carrero)
UCLA Water Main Break
The new piping that will replace the broken water main line is filled with concrete inside and coal tar & rock shield protect outside. (Photo credit: Margaret Carrero)
UCLA Water Main Break
LADWP workers securing hole on Sunset Blvd by #UCLA to begin replacing broken water main. (Photo credit: Margaret Carrero)