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water towers


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water towers

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Elevated reservoirs, usually in the shape of towers, into which water is pumped to maintain desired pressure throughout a distribution system.

Variations

reservoirs, elevated

elevated reservoirs

water tower

châteaux d'eau

château d'eau

towers, water

Broader Term

reservoirs

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