Although less common than Salmonella or Campylobacter, Shigella is a significant cause of foodborne disease. Shigella is responsible for 10% to 20% of cases of bacterial foodborne illness each year in the United States.
A century later, it continues to be a marvel in modern engineering. The LA Aqueduct brought water from the Owens Valley hundreds of miles away to a growing area in need of additional resources to sustain its people and their endeavors, helping spur an economy that today rivals that of many nations.
Water Sources. The Los Angeles County Waterworks Districts (LACWD), a division of the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works, provides customers with water from three sources: local groundwater and water imported through the State Water Project (SWP) and the Colorado River Aqueduct (CRA).