Over four million people live in Los Angeles, which makes it the second most populous city in the United States. It's also in a desert. Figuring out how to get water to Los Angeles and the rest of Southern California has always been one of the state’s greatest challenges. It’s also one of California’s greatest … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2017
All About Gas Part 2: The Whats, Whys, and Wheres of Gas Leaks
Natural gas is a very important part of modern life. Last month, we answered some of the basics about natural gas: where it comes from, how we get it, and how it’s managed. This month, we’re covering why all of this matters to you. Here’s what you should know about how you use natural gas, the dangers it may pose, and … [Read more...]
Everything You Should Know About Your Natural Gas – Part 1
Whether we like it or not, natural gas continues to be vitally important to our day-to-day lives. As a versatile, clean-burning, and efficient source of power and energy, gas sees more use than any other power source in the US. 33.8% of US energy came from natural gas in 2016; we used approximately 27.5 trillion cubic … [Read more...]
Plumbers in Hollywood: What the Movies Get Right and Wrong About Plumbing
When you picture the glitz and glamour of old Hollywood, chances are you’re not thinking about the bathrooms in the trailers and sewer systems underneath the walk of fame. It might not be the most intuitive of associations, but the fact of the matter is, plumbing and the silver screen go way back. Even movie stars … [Read more...]
