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1884: Biddeford Completes Water Treatment Plant
It is one of the first filtration plants in New England
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original Treatment Facility in 1884. This is different than waste
water treatment: this plant treats water intended for drinking.
Throughout their 100 plus year history, Biddeford Water has always
remained proactive, implementing the latest treatment techniques
available in the water works industry to provide our customers with
outstanding water quality. |
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Biddeford's Mayor poses in front of the newly acquired
Biddeford Water Main Street Office, opened in 1884. Below is the
facility as it appeared around 1915. There are several significant
features seen in this photo. The original Boiler Room roof was destroyed
by fire in Feb, 1903. Secondly, note the disinfection chamber (clearwell)
located off the end of the main facility (right side of the photo). And
finally, note that the facility now has electric power (installed around
1902). Electricity was used primarily for lighting purposes. Coal was
still being used to drive the large steam pumps as is evident by the
plume rising from the chimney. |
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