Question: How, exactly, do the water towers in a community function? How are they kept filled, etc.? Answer: Water towers are among the most visible components of a public water system and often are a ...

They’re a familiar sight on skylines, but how do water towers actually keep our taps flowing? This video explains the simple yet ingenious physics that make water towers so reliable. From storing ...

Welcome to our new series, Cities 101, which will answer questions about how the city’s infrastructure works. First up: Watertowers. Water towers figure prominently in New York City’s skyline, with ...

It's not unusual in Louisiana to see water towers in both rural and urban communities. Often the municipality paints the city's name on the water tower tank. Others are a bit more creative. In the ...