Titicus Reservoir facts for kids
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 Titicus Reservoir
Location in New York
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| Location | Westchester County, New York |
| Coordinates | 41°19′58.44″N 73°37′29.28″W / 41.3329000°N 73.6248000°W |
| Type | reservoir |
| Catchment area | 24 sq mi (62 km2) |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 681.5 acres (275.8 ha) |
| Average depth | 32 ft (9.8 m) |
The Titicus Reservoir is a very important part of the New York City water supply system. It is one of 12 reservoirs in the Croton Watershed. You can find it in the Town of North Salem in Westchester County. This is about 30 miles (48 km) north of New York City.
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What is the Titicus Reservoir?
The Titicus Reservoir is like a giant storage tank for water. It helps provide drinking water to millions of people in New York City. It has been supplying water to the city since 1893.
How Big is the Titicus Reservoir?
This reservoir is quite large! When it is completely full, it can hold 7.2 billion gallons (2.7 million m³) of water. Its total area covers 681.5 acres (2.7 km²). The reservoir is also about two miles (3.2 km) long. On average, it is 32 feet (9.8 m) deep.
Where Does the Water Come From?
The Titicus Reservoir collects water from a large area. This area is called a "drainage basin" or "catchment area." For the Titicus Reservoir, this area is 24 square miles (62.4 km²). It includes parts of North Salem and Lewisboro.
The main river that feeds the reservoir is the Titicus River. This river starts more than five miles away in Ridgefield, Connecticut. It brings water from northern Ridgefield and Ridgebury, Connecticut, into the reservoir.
How Water Travels to New York City
The water from the Titicus Reservoir does not go straight to New York City. It takes a journey through other reservoirs and an aqueduct.
First, the water flows from the Titicus Reservoir along the Titicus River. It then reaches the Muscoot Reservoir. From there, it moves into the New Croton Reservoir.
Finally, the water travels through the 24-mile (38.6-km) long New Croton Aqueduct. This aqueduct carries the water all the way to the Jerome Park Reservoir in the Bronx. At this point, the water is ready to be used by the people of New York City every day.
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A view of the Titicus Reservoir.
