The Story Behind New York City’s Water Supply

April 24, 2019 • 00:35:41
The Story Behind New York City’s Water Supply
A New York Minute In History
The Story Behind New York City’s Water Supply

Apr 24 2019 | 00:35:41

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A reservoir system capacity of 570 billion gallons. A watershed area that covers 1.2 million acres. And a supply that is 90 percent unfiltered. The parameters of New York City’s drinking water infrastructure are astounding, but the story behind the system is much more fascinating. It’s a tale that involves engineering feats, colliding cultures and […]
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