Documentary History of American Water-works

Introduction Historical Background Chronology Geography Biography Technology Ownership and Financing General Bibliography
New England States Massachusetts Natick

Natick, Massachusetts

Natick was incorporated as a town in 1781.

The town built a water system in 1874 that used steam engines to pump water into an elevated reservoir.

Water is provided by the town of Natick.


References
1873 An act to supply the town of Natick with pure water.  March 15, 1873.

1882 Natick, from Engineering News 9:309  (September 2, 1882)

1888 "Natick," from Manual of American Water Works, Volume 1.

1890 "Natick," from Manual of American Water Works, Volume 2.

1891 "Natick," from Manual of American Water Works, Volume 3.

1897 "Natick," from Manual of American Water Works, Volume 4.




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