Happy 100, Evanston! Here's to a Century of Clean Water

Every water plant has a story. But not every water plant has roots in the Great Chicago Fire, cholera outbreaks and a severe typhoid epidemic.
Happy 100, Evanston! Here's to a Century of Clean Water
Evanston's filtration plant went into service in July 1914, providing 12 million gallons of water per day to the city of Evanston. Instances of typhoid and cholera dropped dramatically.

Editor's Note: The Evanston Water Utility celebrated its 100th birthday on July 26 with an open house. For more information on the water plant's history and the development of safe drinking water in Evanston, visit the city's website. History buffs will find the historical...

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