Disease, Public Health and Fairmount Water Works Tour

Schedule

Sat Nov 08 2025 at 10:00 am to 11:30 am

UTC-05:00

Location

Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center | Philadelphia, PA

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Learn how an epidemic influenced the transition from wells to using the Schuylkill River as a drinking water source for Philadelphia.
About this Event

Learn how an epidemic influenced the transition from wells to using the Schuylkill River as a drinking water source for Philadelphia. Throughout the history of the Fairmount Water Works, disease and the interest in public health played a role in how we treat our water and our landscape. Join us as we discuss the diseases, the presumed cures and public health solutions as we explore our outside site, inside exhibits, and our freshwater mussel research lab.

Questions? Email us at [email protected]

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Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center, 640 Waterworks Drive, Philadelphia, United States

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