Early records indicate that the facility, known as the North Main Street Station, was in operation until 1896. At this time, deep wells were drilled at the location and the water supply was directed to sub-surface aquifers. In 1910 the Hedges Station was developed, followed by the first well in Maxwell Field in 1919. These facilities were expanded through the years. According to a report prepared for the City by George B. Gascoigne and Associates in the year 1937, the facilities consisted of the following:

North Main Street Station - Located in the northern portion of the City and supplied by three wells located about one mile apart in the Rocky Fork and Touby Run drainage basin. These wells, known as "Longview Well", "Brooker Well" and "Station Well", delivered water by gravity discharge to a small wet well which was interconnected to an open reservoir. The high service station pumps discharged directly to the distribution system.

Hedges Station - Located in the east portion of the City in Rocky Fork Valley. Consisted of two wells, which pumped directly into the distribution system. Used primarily to maintain adequate pressure during periods of high demands. more...