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Philadelphia Municipal Water System

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
· Fairmount Water Works 1815 - 1911
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Philadelphia's municipal water system included a station powered by steam water wheels and water turbines.
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · United States

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