This report is intended to explain the water distribution systems used by my home community: New York City in this case. It solely expounds on the main water sources and the methods and channels used to distribute the water to the citizenry. It explains the ways in which water is supplied and used by the New York community: water harvesting, treatment and distribution to the city.
The history of New York City’s water service and the community it serves.
Ney York’s water service dates back to the late 1670’s when the veteran Manhattan white settlers relied on shallow wells for supply of water for their domestic use. The wells were ...