History of Water in Roxborough: A talk by Adam Levine
Repurposing Old Infrastructure: Water History Video 5
Sandy Run Watershed and the Holmesburg Water Works
Pipes, distribution mains, transmission mains, filtration plants, pumping stations, and all other appurtenances, either above or underground, that relate to providing drinking water to homes and businesses. In tandem with sewer systems, properly-designed water supply systems are what make densely-populated urban areas possible.