Documentary History of American Water-works

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

Westborough, Massachusetts

Westborough was incorporated as a town in 1717.

The town of Westborough built a gravity system that began service in July, 1879.

Water is provided by the Town of Westborough.


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

1882 Westborough, from Engineering News 9:218  (July 1, 1882)

1882 Westborough, from "The Water-Supply of Certain Cities and Towns of the United States," by Walter G. Elliot, C. E., Ph. D.

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

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

1891 The History of Westborough, Massachusetts
Pages 415-420:  Water Works.

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

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




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