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| New England States | Connecticut | Bethel |
Bethel was incorporated as a town in 1855.
The town built a gravity system that began operating in September, 1878.
The town offered to sell the water system to Aquarion for $7.2 million in 2013, but voters turned it down.
Water is provided by the Town of Bethel.
References
1878 An act to provide a supply of pure and
wholesome water to the Borough of Bethel. March 28, 1878.
1882 Bethel, from Engineering News 9:84 (March 11, 1882)
1882 Bethel, from "The Water-Supply of Certain Cities and Towns of the United States," by Walter G. Elliot, C. E., Ph. D.
1888 "Bethel," from Manual of American Water Works, Volume 1.
1890 "Bethel," from Manual of American Water Works, Volume 2.
1891 "The New Dam and Filter Bed at Bethel, Conn.," Engineering News 25:218 (March 7, 1891)
1891 "Bethel," from Manual of American Water Works, Volume 3.
1897 "Bethel,"
from Manual of American Water Works,
Volume 4.
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