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Science Friday: Aging City Pipes in Need of a Plumber's Touch

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400 gallons is the average amount of water that travels to a family's home each day. The water travels to city dwellers by way of old, leaky pipes that are tricky to replace. In this audio recording listen as George Hawkins, general manager of DC Water, and environmental historian Martin Melosi discuss past and present issues with pumping water into cities. [28:25]

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Grade
9th - 10th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Audio
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For Administrator Use
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