Fleet Street Pumping Station
Fleet Street Pumping Station, Water pumping station in LeBreton Flats, Ottawa, Canada
The limestone building features tall segmental arch windows with voussoirs and keystones, along with a second-floor addition completed in 1899.
Thomas Keefer designed Ottawa's first water distribution system in 1874 following the Carleton County Fire of 1870 and Chicago Fire of 1871.
The station earned recognition from the American Water Works Association in 1981 as a significant water infrastructure landmark in North America.
The facility maintains a central role in Ottawa's water distribution network, serving over 950,000 residents while reducing energy costs by 1.2 million dollars annually.
The station operates using hydraulic power from the Ottawa River through waterwheels coupled to reciprocating pumps, making it distinct in Canada.
Location: Ottawa
Inception: 1870s
GPS coordinates: 45.41610,-75.71090
Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:17
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