Colorado River Aqueduct, Water conveyance system in Southern California, US
The Colorado River Aqueduct extends 242 miles through channels and pipelines, transporting water from Lake Havasu to metropolitan areas of Southern California.
Completed in 1941, the aqueduct stands as a major engineering project constructed during the Great Depression under the leadership of engineer Frank E. Weymouth.
The construction of this water system transformed Southern California from an arid region into a populated area supporting millions of residents.
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California manages the aqueduct system, delivering 1.3 million acre-feet of water annually to residential and industrial users.
The aqueduct system incorporates pumping stations that lift water 1,617 feet over the Mojave Desert mountains to reach its destination.
Location: California
GPS coordinates: 34.28970,-114.17200
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:09
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