Documentary History of American Water-works

Introduction Historical Background Chronology Geography Biography Technology Ownership and Financing General Bibliography
Middle Atlantic States
New Jersey Bridgeton

Bridgeton, New Jersey

Bridgeton was incorporated as a city in 1865.

The city built water works that began service in December, 1877, pumping water to a reservoir with steam engines.

Water is provided by the City of Bridgeton.


References
1882 Bridgeton, Engineering News, 9:5 (January 7, 1882)

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

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

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

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

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







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