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.
And the aqueducts are now a source of green power, too, supporting several hydroelectric dams. Despite the controversy that came to surround the Los Angeles aqueducts, they are nonetheless a feat of engineering as amazing as those in ancient Rome.