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Tuesday January 5, 2016

As Technology Marches On, Reservoir Caretakers Stay At Their Posts

Reservoir caretaker Doug Billingsley tests water levels at windswept Chambers Lake near Cameron Pass, Colo. Grace Hood/Colorado Public Radio hide caption

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As Technology Marches On, Reservoir Caretakers Stay At Their Posts

CPR News

January 5, 2016 • When it comes to dam safety, human eyes are still one of the best tools to recognize problems — so in some areas, workers live in remote locations to watch over the water supply.

As Technology Marches On, Reservoir Caretakers Stay At Their Posts

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