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Saint Louis

 

Big Water Cover

 

Big Water Cover

Here's a good size one...

 

St. Louis Water Division

 

St. Louis Water Division

..and another with more words.

 

Hydrant Water Valve

 

Hydrant Water Valve

I've never seen a hydrant water valve anywhere but on a hydrant...

 

Private Water Valve

 

Private Water Valve

... or a private one, at least labeled that way.

 

Square Water Cover

 

Square Water Meter Cover

Now there's a serious water meter Cover.  Maybe this has something to do with the Mississippi River that runs right through town?   The levi is also huge to prevent massive flooding, which is not unknown to the St Louis residents..

 

Medium Size Square Water Valve

 

Medium Size Square Water Valve

This one looks older and shows sign of wear.  You could call this one the old soldier.

 

Fiber Optics

 

Fiber Optics

Well, you don't see many of those around, do you?  La dee dah!

 

Generic Cover

 

Generic Cover

God knows what's under there.

 

New Cement Cover

 

New Cement Cover

This cover is adjacent to the St Louis Convention Center.  It must have new plumbing inside.  I don't think the cement will withstand the test of time.