American Water Landmark

American Water Landmark

An American Water Landmark is a landmark within the United States or Canada that is a historic location and is associated in any way with water. The American Water Works Association has designated American Water Landmarks since 1969. [ [http://www.awwa.org/about/oandc/awards/WATERLAN.cfm AWWA List of Water Landmarks] from the American Water Works Association website]

The following is a partial list of structures given the American Water Landmark designation:

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