How Does the Quabbin Reservoir Work

The Quabbin alone can hold a supply of five-year supply of water

How does water get from Quabbin to Boston?

The water eventually travels via gravity through underground aqueducts, stopping at the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority’s (MWRA) Carroll Water Treatment Plant before completing its passage to millions of taps as safe, clean, award-winning drinking water.

What's under the Quabbin Reservoir?

The four lost towns of the Quabbin Reservoir — Dana, Enfield, Greenwich, and Prescott — are not your typical “ghost towns.” You won’t find dusty streets, old saloons and blowing tumbleweeds here. After all, these ghost towns are underwater.

David Miller

David Miller

Executive Financial & Market Analyst

David Miller brings 15 years of experience in global economics, personal finance strategy, and market dynamics. He specializes in turning complex economic trends into actionable insights for everyday readers.

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