Excerpt from The Manual of American Water-Works, Compiled From Special Returns, 1888: Containing the History, Details of Construction, Source and Mode of Water Supply, Pumping Machinery, Distribution, Consumption, Pressure, Hydrant Rental, Revenue and Expenses, Cost and Debt, Etc., Etc. Of Every Water-Works in the United States and Canada
We have now. Only two years later. 987 water-works in New England. An increase 0129. Or 141 per year. Midst 10 per year in the very active period 1871-86.
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