Jersey Water Works
This particular Jersey Water Works site dates back to 1881 when a plot of land was purchased by an already established NJ Water Company. Construction began in 1882 and lasted all the way until 1911. Although the pant officially opened in 1882, the complex would grow in additions and expansions until 1911. Initially, the plant was able to supply 3.8 million gallons of water per day to approximately 30,000 residents. Through the years to come, the plant would install more and newer technology to drastically increase their efficiency output.
The downfall of this plant began when the same company opened a new state-of-the-art facility within the same region. The new facility was capable of moving 50 million gallons of water per day at a significantly lower cost. The original water works facility began to be phased out and drastically shrank through the 70's and 80's. Operations would finally come to an end in 1990 after serving the area for 108 years. In 2001, the site was listed on the New Jersey Register of Historic Places. As the site fell into disrepair, the county wanted to see something done with the property to preserve its history. In 2011, the state was given $704,000 for the stabilization of the buildings so it one day could be opened to the general public for educational purposes.
Read MoreThe downfall of this plant began when the same company opened a new state-of-the-art facility within the same region. The new facility was capable of moving 50 million gallons of water per day at a significantly lower cost. The original water works facility began to be phased out and drastically shrank through the 70's and 80's. Operations would finally come to an end in 1990 after serving the area for 108 years. In 2001, the site was listed on the New Jersey Register of Historic Places. As the site fell into disrepair, the county wanted to see something done with the property to preserve its history. In 2011, the state was given $704,000 for the stabilization of the buildings so it one day could be opened to the general public for educational purposes.
