The Water-Works.
The city is supplied with water by gravitation from two contiguous ponds, called Ashley's and Wright's, located within the city limits, about three and one-half miles from the city-hall. The works were begun in 1872, and in August of the following year were completed. The reservoirs will supply two million gallons per day for one hundred and forty-three days without any inflow, and the water-shed of the pond embraces 1726 acres. The works are constructed in the best possible manner, and the entire system cost less than $250,000, the limit prescribed by the Legislature. The works are self-supporting, and there is every indication that the entire expense of construction will be paid out of the current income.
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