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April 30, 1923
The Laramie Republican
Laramie, Albany County, Wyoming
What is this article about?
In Laramie last summer, a water shortage was caused by a stuck intake valve at Soldier Springs blocking the main line. Engineers Elmer K. Nelson and Veatch discovered and replaced it, boosting pressure from 25 to 40 pounds and preventing future shortages.
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SECRET OF WATER
SHORTAGE EXPLAINED
While Laramie was crying for more
water last summer, the intake valve
on the 16-inch line at Soldier Springs
was acting as a perfect plug instead
of a valve. So that the water which
finally reached Laramie came by cir-
cuitous routes and not through the
direct main. This amazing state of af-
fairs was discovered recently by City
Engineer Elmer K. Nelson and Con-
tracting Engineer Veatch in the
course of work incidental to the instal-
lation of new mains.
The valve had been closed for no
one knows how long and was stuck so
fast that it was found necessary to re-
move it and install another. Since
then the water pressure has increased
about fifteen pounds, or from twenty-
five pounds to forty, and it is believed
that all danger of a water shortage
this summer is thereby obviated. In-
dicating quite eloquently what a little
valve may do; or may not do.
SHORTAGE EXPLAINED
While Laramie was crying for more
water last summer, the intake valve
on the 16-inch line at Soldier Springs
was acting as a perfect plug instead
of a valve. So that the water which
finally reached Laramie came by cir-
cuitous routes and not through the
direct main. This amazing state of af-
fairs was discovered recently by City
Engineer Elmer K. Nelson and Con-
tracting Engineer Veatch in the
course of work incidental to the instal-
lation of new mains.
The valve had been closed for no
one knows how long and was stuck so
fast that it was found necessary to re-
move it and install another. Since
then the water pressure has increased
about fifteen pounds, or from twenty-
five pounds to forty, and it is believed
that all danger of a water shortage
this summer is thereby obviated. In-
dicating quite eloquently what a little
valve may do; or may not do.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Recovery
What keywords are associated?
Water Shortage
Stuck Valve
Laramie Water Supply
Soldier Springs
Intake Valve
What entities or persons were involved?
Elmer K. Nelson
Veatch
Where did it happen?
Laramie, Soldier Springs
Story Details
Key Persons
Elmer K. Nelson
Veatch
Location
Laramie, Soldier Springs
Event Date
Last Summer
Story Details
While Laramie experienced a water shortage last summer, the intake valve at Soldier Springs was stuck closed, blocking direct flow. Discovered by engineers Elmer K. Nelson and Veatch, the valve was replaced, increasing pressure and averting future shortages.