Chicopee Valley Aqueduct

The Chicopee Valley Aqueduct is a pipeline system that carries water from a reservoir into communities across Western Massachusetts. The network consists of different pipe sections and includes a treatment facility that processes the water before it reaches homes and businesses.

The pipeline system was authorized in the mid-20th century and completed three years later. Decades after it opened, the infrastructure was upgraded to improve its reliability.

The system serves several communities and plays an important role in daily life across the region. Local residents depend on this hidden infrastructure for their household water supply without thinking about where it comes from.

The pipeline runs underground and is not visible from above, so you would visit the connected treatment facility instead. Plan a visit on a weekday when the facilities are more accessible to the public.

In the 2000s, the system was expanded with an additional pipeline to ensure continuous water supply even during maintenance work. This backup line shows how critical reliable water delivery is for the entire region.