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The water supply for the cities of Salem and Beverly, Massachusetts has had a long and varied history, since its beginnings in 1864. The City of Salem was authorized to withdraw water from Wenham Lake, by the Acts of the General Court of Massachusetts of 1864, The City of Beverly was subsequently authorized by the Acts of 1885. Pumping to Salem was initiated in 1869 with the development of the Chipman Hill Reservoir, which is located in Beverly. Additionally, piping was laid down Rantoul Street, and also served downtown Beverly. In 1887, Beverly constructed its own system and pump station on Wenham Lake. Over the course of the following year, Wenham Lake was deemed not capable enough to supply the increased population. Augmenting the supply of Wenham Lake, Longham Reservoir was constructed in 1895, by the Acts of the General Court of 1893... In 1911, both cities petitioned the State of Massachusetts to form a joint Board to develop a common supply. After a two-year study, by an Act of..

Primary location: Beverly United States