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Why so many manhole covers?
I'm doing some research on why DC has so many manholes (specifically why there are over 30 at the intersection of 11th and M). I know some of it has to do with each utility operator having their own separate system, and some of them being defunct. Still does not explain why you see 2-3 DC Water manholes on one street corner.
Particularly interested if you've worked at DC Water or water mgmt in general, but I'm open to any theories.
u/Economy-Let3452 — 18 days ago