The Scituate Reservoir
The Scituate Reservoir by Raymond A. Wolf, published by Arcadia Publishing in 2010, is an illustrated work that spans 128 pages. This book provides a historical overview of the development of the water supply system in Providence, tracing its evolution from the use of hollowed-out logs in 1772 to the establishment of the Providence Water Supply Board in 1915, which led to the creation of the Scituate Reservoir.
Readers will find a detailed account of the technological and civil engineering advancements that facilitated the reservoir’s construction, highlighting its significance as the largest inland body of water in Rhode Island. The narrative explores the community’s need for a reliable water source and the legislative actions that enabled the reservoir’s creation, emphasizing its role in supplying over 40 billion gallons of water to residents. This edition serves as a valuable resource for those interested in local history, technology, and the development of public utilities in New England.
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In 1772, portions of Providence received water through a system of hollowed out logs. By 1869, seventeen years after Zachariah Allen campaigned for a public water supply, the public voted in favor of introducing water into the city from the Pawtuxet River in Cranston. By 1900, it was clear that more, purer water was needed. A public law was approved on April 21, 1915, creating the Providence Water Supply Board and granting the power to condemn 14,800 acres to create the Situate Reservoir. Today the reservoir is the largest inland body of water in Rhode Island, supplying over 40 billion gallons of water to residents.
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