| Introduction | Historical Background | Chronology | Geography | Biography | Technology | Ownership and Financing | General Bibliography |
| Pacific
States |
California | Chico |
Chico was incorporated in 1872.
The first water works were built by the Chico Water Company in 1875.
The California Water Service Company bought the Chico Water Company in 1926,
Water is provided by California
Water Service.
References
1882 Chico
from "The Water-Supply of Certain Cities and Towns of the United States,"
by Walter G. Elliot, C. E., Ph. D.
1886 Chico, Engineering News, 15:125 (February 20, 1886)
1888 "Chico," from Manual of American Water Works, Volume 1.
1890 "Chico," from Manual of American Water Works, Volume 2.
1891 "Chico," from Manual of American Water Works, Volume 3.
1897 "Chico," from Manual of American Water Works, Volume 4.
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