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Memo raises questions about MWD headquarters' seismic fitness
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Jan 3, 2014
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Memo raises questions about MWD headquarters' seismic fitness
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California delivers drinking water to nearly 19 million people in six counties. The agency's nerve center is its headquarters in downtown Los Angeles.
MWD Headquarters. The building cost more than $100 million.
MWD Headquarters. The building cost more than $100 million.
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The MWD Headquarters lobby.
The MWD Headquarters lobby.
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The skylight above the MWD headquarters lobby.
The skylight above the MWD headquarters lobby.
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The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California delivers drinking water to nearly 19 million people in six counties. The agency's nerve center is its headquarters in downtown Los Angeles.

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California delivers drinking water to nearly 19 million people in six counties. The agency's nerve center is its headquarters in downtown Los Angeles.

But as KPCC's Frank Stoltze reports, there could be earthquake safety problems at the facility.