Water for Hartford: The Story of the Hartford Water Works and the Metropolitan District Commission

by Kevin Murphy and Kevin Murphy

Book Overview

How three men brought clean water to Hartford, on a massive scale

As good health is inextricably wedded to pure drinking water--and this particular concern looms larger every day--understanding delivery systems is almost as important as the water itself. Water for Hartford chronicles the century-long effort, beginning in the 1850s, to construct a viable, efficient water system. The story of Hartford's water works is a fascinating...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 081957080X
• ISBN13: 9780819570802
• Release Date: June 2010
• Publisher: Wesleyan University Press
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"