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The use of elevated water storage tanks has existed since ancient times. Modern water towers for pressurized public water systems developed during the mid-19th century. Steam-pumping became more common and better pipes capable of handling higher pressures were developed. | |||
A concrete base, one of a few in Iowa, supports a steel bowl capable of holding 1.2 million gallons of water. The design was projected to save the city thousands of dollars in maintenance. The tower was planned to service the western part of Dubuque along with the [[INDUSTRIAL PARKS]] and areas of future growth. The structure cost nearly $1.2 million. ( | Water towers store water and energy. The process begins at the water treatment plant where after being treated it is pumped through pipes either be used immediately or to a water tower for storage. Because the pumps from the treatment plant send the water up into the water tower's tank, the water gains stored energy. This energy allows the water to flow out of the tank, turning its potential energy into kinetic energy when needed. The taller the water tower, the more potential energy the water has. If a water tower is designed to hold water for a large metropolitan area it will likely be tall and have an enormous tank. A standard water tower can hold 50 times the volume of a regular backyard swimming pool, which holds about 20,000 to 30,000 gallons. (1) | ||
Water towers fill up when demand for water is low. This usually happens at night. (2) | |||
Water towers also ensure a supply of water during power outages, at least until the water runs out. Because the water in the tower already has potential energy, it doesn't need more electricity to flow out of the tank. (3) | |||
[[Image:deerewater.png|left|thumb|250px|Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]Sometimes large industrial plants have such a demand for water that officials have private towers constructed. In 1946 the [[JOHN DEERE DUBUQUE WORKS]] had two towers with the pumping station located near the mouth of [[LITTLE MAQUOKETA RIVER]]. (4) | |||
The start-up for the Fourth Zone Water Tower near the intersection of Kennedy Road and the Northwest Arterial was announced by the Dubuque city council and the City of Dubuque Water Department in November, 2003. | |||
A concrete base, one of a few in Iowa, supports a steel bowl capable of holding 1.2 million gallons of water. The design was projected to save the city thousands of dollars in maintenance. The tower was planned to service the western part of Dubuque along with the [[INDUSTRIAL PARKS]] and areas of future growth. The structure cost nearly $1.2 million. (5) | |||
Water towers by 2001 had proven important sites for wireless communication. The tremendous growth og wireless services could have led to a great number of towers being constructed. Instead, city officials identified locations on buildings, water powers and properties for antennas. One of the best sites in this category was the West Third Street water tower. (6) | |||
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1. "Dubuque Will Unveil New Water Tower," ''Telegraph Herald'', November 30, 2003, p. 1 | 1. Geggel, Laura, "How Do Water Towers Work?" LiveScience, March 31, 2016, Online: https://www.livescience.com/54236-how-do-water-towers-work.html | ||
2. Ibid. | |||
3. Ibid. | |||
4. "Water Towers at Deere Ready," ''Telegraph-Herald'', February 10, 1946, p. 1 | |||
5. "Dubuque Will Unveil New Water Tower," ''Telegraph Herald'', November 30, 2003, p. 1 | |||
5. Coyle, Erin, "Tower Ordinance Leads to Lawsuit," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 1, 2001, p. 2A | |||
Revision as of 05:11, 25 January 2019
BEING RESEARCHED
The use of elevated water storage tanks has existed since ancient times. Modern water towers for pressurized public water systems developed during the mid-19th century. Steam-pumping became more common and better pipes capable of handling higher pressures were developed.
Water towers store water and energy. The process begins at the water treatment plant where after being treated it is pumped through pipes either be used immediately or to a water tower for storage. Because the pumps from the treatment plant send the water up into the water tower's tank, the water gains stored energy. This energy allows the water to flow out of the tank, turning its potential energy into kinetic energy when needed. The taller the water tower, the more potential energy the water has. If a water tower is designed to hold water for a large metropolitan area it will likely be tall and have an enormous tank. A standard water tower can hold 50 times the volume of a regular backyard swimming pool, which holds about 20,000 to 30,000 gallons. (1)
Water towers fill up when demand for water is low. This usually happens at night. (2)
Water towers also ensure a supply of water during power outages, at least until the water runs out. Because the water in the tower already has potential energy, it doesn't need more electricity to flow out of the tank. (3)
Sometimes large industrial plants have such a demand for water that officials have private towers constructed. In 1946 the JOHN DEERE DUBUQUE WORKS had two towers with the pumping station located near the mouth of LITTLE MAQUOKETA RIVER. (4)
The start-up for the Fourth Zone Water Tower near the intersection of Kennedy Road and the Northwest Arterial was announced by the Dubuque city council and the City of Dubuque Water Department in November, 2003.
A concrete base, one of a few in Iowa, supports a steel bowl capable of holding 1.2 million gallons of water. The design was projected to save the city thousands of dollars in maintenance. The tower was planned to service the western part of Dubuque along with the INDUSTRIAL PARKS and areas of future growth. The structure cost nearly $1.2 million. (5)
Water towers by 2001 had proven important sites for wireless communication. The tremendous growth og wireless services could have led to a great number of towers being constructed. Instead, city officials identified locations on buildings, water powers and properties for antennas. One of the best sites in this category was the West Third Street water tower. (6)
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Source:
1. Geggel, Laura, "How Do Water Towers Work?" LiveScience, March 31, 2016, Online: https://www.livescience.com/54236-how-do-water-towers-work.html
2. Ibid.
3. Ibid.
4. "Water Towers at Deere Ready," Telegraph-Herald, February 10, 1946, p. 1
5. "Dubuque Will Unveil New Water Tower," Telegraph Herald, November 30, 2003, p. 1
5. Coyle, Erin, "Tower Ordinance Leads to Lawsuit," Telegraph Herald, April 1, 2001, p. 2A