Why the Hydrants Failed

And the Future of Housing in the West

Robert W Simpson

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English

Robert W. Simpson
26 June 2025

Civil engineering, surveying & building; Plumbing

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California's wildfires are worsening. Is this a result of Climate Change or forest and water mismanagement? Or a combination of both? The 2025 Southern California Wildfire claimed 29 lives, displaced over 200,000 people, and destroyed more than 18,000 homes and buildings. The main culprit: A failing water infrastructure.

While firefighters needed 12 million gallons to fight the blaze, the system could deliver only 3 million. As the fire spread, 20% of hydrants ran dry.

In Why the Hydrants Failed, Robert Simpson explores the root causes of California's water crisis-from shrinking reservoirs to regulatory failures-and how outdated policies have led to today's shortages. He also addresses the housing crisis triggered by wildfire destruction and introduces a bold solution: President Trump's proposed Freedom Cities-ten new urban hubs on federal land to support housing and economic growth.

This book delivers a clear, data-driven look at California's wildfire response failures and offers strategies for a more resilient future.

By: Robert W Simpson
Imprint: Robert W. Simpson
Dimensions: Height: 279mm, Width: 216mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 721g
ISBN: 9798349447211
Pages: 184
Publication Date: 26 June 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active