Altham Pumping Station, Altham

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301603

Reference identifier

HAC-H04-Q31-12387-1

Title

Altham Pumping Station, Altham

Place

Altham

General notes

Sinking new borehole 1928, to a depth of 350 ft. Accrington derives a great part of it's water supply from underground sources at Altham, where a pumping station has been in existence for many years. The water is hard, but excellent quality. According to geological evidence softer water exists at a greater depth, boring operations being used to access, improve and increase the supply.

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Year of image

1928

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