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Archaeologists uncover remnants of Atlanta’s first waterworks facility
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Berndt Petersen , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· August 18, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points This facility was built after the Civil War but was abandoned many years later. Archaeologists have made a significant discovery while working on a stormwater drainage project.
Archaeologists have made a significant discovery while working on a stormwater drainage project. The remnants of an old water facility have been uncovered. This facility was built after the Civil War but was abandoned many years later.
The condition of the water supplied by this facility was not ideal for consumption. An archaeologist involved in the project mentioned that navigating the area was challenging due to dense vegetation.
Further information about this discovery is available, including details about the project and the archaeologists involved.
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Published: August 18, 2026 ·
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