They looked first to Westchester County, specifically the Croton River, and began work on a dam, reservoir and aqueduct in ... of “Liquid Assets, A History of the New York City Water System.” ...

7 in the new Croton Aqueduct yesterday morning and was killed. The timbers had to be cut away to release his body. He was 21 years of age and single. View Full Article in Timesmachine » Advertisement ...

A stretch of aqueduct that supplies about half of New York City's water is being shut ... from the dozen reservoirs and three ...