April 18, 1906—The Peninsula Watershed had been a vital
drinking water source for the young flourishing City of San Francisco since the
1860s, starting with the construction of the Pilarcitos Dam and the first pipeline
(also named Pilarcitos) from watershed to city.
By 1906, the Peninsula was
home to two other lines into the City--San Andreas and Crystal Springs.That
year, early in the morning of April 18, the Great Earthquake put all three out
of commission.The San Andreas was back in service by the end of the month, and
the Crystal Springs several weeks later. But the Pilarcitos—which happened to
lie directly along the fault line—was beyond repair. It never operated again.
Earthquake Anniversary Reminder: Are you ready for the next one?
Be sure to have enough drinking water for everyone in the household—one gallon
per person per day for three days, plus a supply for every pet. For more
information, visit the County of San Mateo Emergency Preparedness website hsd.smcsheriff.com, or www.sf72.org.
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