Boston water distribution system with recommendations for improvements

By Boston (Mass.). Public Works Dept.

Subjects: Glaciers, Projections (2020), Maps, Geology, Water and Sewer Services, Area measurement, Boston Metro Area, Water Use, Population, Fire extinction, Water use, Water-pipes, Water Supply System, Neighborhoods, Water-supply, Topographic

Description: ...concludes that the existing water distribution system will be adequate for future needs if a comprehensive rehabilitation of existing pipes is undertaken; includes several maps and figures showing location of trunk mains and pipes with installation dates given; one map shows locations of glacial deposits; tables show length in miles, diameter of pipes, system flows, and estimated future populations and water consumption data for the years 1966, 1970, 1975, 1980,1985, 1990, 1995, 2000 and 2020 for each neighborhood in acres and population density in 1966 (and projected to 2020) (p. 26); shows major water users by business or source, etc.; a copy of this item was in the BRA collection and is kept on call number: BRA/4138...