Bainbridge Water Works
Chenango Union, September 6, 1883
The Republican [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] of last week is jubilant over the success of the water works in that village, and a healthy looking rooster crows over the "scoffers," while a dilapidated appearing bird retires from the contest with symptoms of sea-sickness. The following satisfactory statement is given:
"Saturday, August 25th, at a depth of 323 feet, an immense vein of water was struck in the lower artesian well. The drillers were unable to tell how much water could be produced, and therefore, but very little was said of the great strike until pumps were rigged and the well thoroughly tested. Thursday last, a large pump was put in operation, and after a few hours pumping, the glad tidings was announced that the well was inexhaustible. Friday the pump was run for about five hours, and on Saturday twelve hours. the amount of water drawn therefrom was 75 gallons a minute, which would make 61,000 gallons; more than sufficient to supply the village, and that without counting the supply from the other well, which is nearly equal in amount of water produced. The grand success of the work was received with joy by all of our citizens, excepting, of course, those croakers who have been busily engaged throwing cold water upon the enterprise.
"The wells being completed and an abundance of water assured, Mr. Roberts has placed a large force of men at work laying pipe and building the reservoir. the reservoir will be 50x120x20 feet in size, and the water main 3,600 feet long. The main will consist of eight and six inch pipe. Mr. Roberts informs us that the work will be completed and the village supplied with water before cold weather."
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