This report, published in 1918, provides an in-depth analysis of the water works system in Chicago. It examines every aspect of the system, from the source of the city's water supply to the distribution network, and offers recommendations for improvements and modernization. A fascinating glimpse into the history of urban infrastructure. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.