ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Zanjero of Los Angeles

Once upon a time a long time ago, there was a place called Los Angeles. Los Angeles was a big city with lots of people living in it. Like all big cities, it needed water to survive. But Los Angeles didn't have enough water nearby to use. So, it had to bring water from far away places.

This is where the zanjero comes in. A zanjero was a very important person who helped bring water to Los Angeles. The zanjero was like the boss of the water. He made sure water from far away places was brought to the city safely without any problems.

The zanjero had a special job - he worked on the canals. Canals are like big ditches that carry water from one place to another. They are like rivers, but man-made. The zanjero would spend a lot of time checking the canals, making sure they were clean and free of any dirt or garbage.

Sometimes, the canals would get blocked with dirt or rocks. This would stop the water from flowing, and Los Angeles would be in trouble. So, the zanjero would have to work hard to remove the blockages so the water could continue flowing.

The zanjero was also responsible for distributing the water in Los Angeles. He made sure that everyone in the city had enough water to drink, to wash and to use for other things.

The zanjero was very important in Los Angeles because without him, the city would not have had enough water to survive. He made sure that the water was clean and safe to use, so people in the city could stay healthy and happy.