Decatur Waterworks, Historic water treatment facility in Decatur, US.
The Decatur Waterworks encompasses 42 acres with stone structures, including tanks, office buildings, and dams along Burnt Fork Creek and South Peachtree Creek.
Built in 1907, the waterworks supplied water to Decatur until the 1940s, when the city outgrew its capacity and transferred operations to DeKalb County.
The facility received National Register of Historic Places designation in 2006, recognizing its role in early 20th-century public infrastructure development.
Visitors can explore the waterworks ruins through three connected trails starting at Mason Mill Park, including a concrete path with a bridge over railroad tracks.
During World War II, the facility exclusively supplied water to the Naval Air Station and Army Hospital, temporarily suspending all recreational access to the site.
Location: Decatur
GPS coordinates: 33.80780,-84.30220
Latest update: March 8, 2025 17:21
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