The pipe carried about 75,000 gallons of water per minute, according to department spokeswoman Michele Vargas, part of the water pipe system that supplies the city of Los Angeles with a daily water supply of about 55 million gallons.
Date: Jul 31, 2014
Category: Business
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arrive at the scene until approximately 5 p.m. Agency spokeswoman Michele Vargas told the Associated Press the pipe was expected to flow for approximately four hours before it could be safely shut off. Vargas added that the 30-inch pipe carries an estimated 75,000 gallons per minute when functioning.