WATERWORKS
Buildings, engineering constructions and machinery, used for the purpose of supplying a town, etc, with water distributed through pipes.
Water Treatment Works (Non-Preferred)
Classifications
Related Terms
| Term | Note |
|---|---|
| AQUEDUCT | An artificial channel, generally elevated and built of stone, and used to convey water. |
| CONDUIT HOUSE | A small building over the end of a water conduit or spring. |
| ENGINE HOUSE | A building housing an engine. Use specific term where known. |
| FILTER BED | A tank or pond containing a layer of sand etc, for filtering large quantities of liquid. |
| FILTER HOUSE | A building containing apparatus for the removal of large pieces of detritus from a water supply. |
| PUMP HOUSE | A small pumping station. |
| PUMPING STATION | A facility with pumps and associated equipment, often part of a Waterworks. |
| RESERVOIR | A natural or artificial body of water where water is collected and stored for a specific use. Use specific term where known. |
| WATER HOUSE | A building that houses machinery for measuring and controlling the flow of water from an external source such as a river. |
| WATER TANK | A receptacle for storing water. |
| WATER TOWER | A tower serving as a reservoir to deliver water at a required point. |
| WELL HOUSE | A building over a well housing machinery for raising the water. Often consisting of a DONKEY WHEEL or HORSE GIN. |
