Seeking Solutions And System Improvements In The Aftermath Of The Loma Prieta Earthquake

The Loma Prieta earthquake of 1989 disrupted critical infrastructure in San Francisco and became the catalyst for ambitious system improvements.
Seeking Solutions And System Improvements In The Aftermath Of The Loma Prieta Earthquake
Work continues around the Harry Tracy Water Treatment Plant as part of SFPUC’s $4.6 billion Water System Improvement Project. Standby power facilities will allow for uninterrupted operation of valves, control systems and water treatment facilities in the event of a power outage.

The earthquake hit at 5:04 p.m. on Oct. 17, 1989. Sixty-three lives were lost. Injuries numbered in the thousands. Property loss was estimated at $6 billion. San Francisco and adjoining communities suffered severe damage to their infrastructure. The loss of pressurized water...

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