Three Decades with the Pump House: How Fredericton's Water Works Surpassed All Others in Canada

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Laurence G Corbett

Three Decades with the Pump House

How Fredericton's Water Works Surpassed All Others in Canada

Laurence G Corbett

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Laurence G Corbett
14 June 2025

History; Technology: general issues

Running water changed North American communities in similar ways, and they often used the same new tools to improve their supplies when these tools became available. The 1883 pump house and distribution system brought steep learning curves to Fredericton's Council, Fire Department, and new Water Department. Economic expansion arrived because of it, then this brought expansion of the water works. Then men of distinction applied new technologies to improve water quality and safety.

This is the continuing story of the little pump house on Smythe Street, and its connections to the past, technology and invention, to Fredericton citizens, and to the rest of the world. Fredericton received the most complete water treatment system in Canada, and was Canada's second municipality to receive continuous disinfection of its water supply.

This is part two of the history of Fredericton's water supply.

By: Laurence G Corbett
Imprint: Laurence G Corbett
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 21mm
Weight: 531g
ISBN: 9781069513106
ISBN 10: 1069513105
Pages: 400
Publication Date: 14 June 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Laurence (Laurie) Corbett is a retired engineer who worked in Fredericton's Water and Sewer Department during his career. He researches and writes about local history to enrich his enjoyment of retirement.

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Three Decades with the Pump House

How Fredericton's Water Works Surpassed All Others in Canada

Laurence G Corbett

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