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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:canal
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gptkbp:academic_programs
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Roman aqueducts
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gptkbp:accessories
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drinking water
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gptkbp:associated_with
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gptkb:Croton_Dam
gptkb:New_Croton_Reservoir
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gptkbp:challenges
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overcoming terrain
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gptkbp:community
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symbol of progress
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gptkbp:community_health
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improved sanitation
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gptkbp:community_involvement
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local advocacy groups
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gptkbp:constructed_in
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1842
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gptkbp:construction_material
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gptkb:granite
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gptkbp:construction_method
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cut and cover
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gptkbp:construction_started
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6 years
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gptkbp:cultural_heritage
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recognized by historians
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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inspired local art and literature
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gptkbp:design
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gravity-fed
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gptkbp:educational_programs
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offered to schools
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gptkbp:emergency_supply
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backup for NYC
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gptkbp:environmental_impact
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habitat preservation efforts
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gptkbp:famous_for
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engineering innovation
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gptkbp:famous_landmark
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designated in 1996
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gptkbp:features
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stone bridges
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gptkbp:first_section_completed
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1848
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gptkbp:flood_control
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part of system
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gptkbp:historical_documentation
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preserved in archives
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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first major water supply system for NYC
part of NYC's growth
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gptkbp:historical_tours
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available
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Croton Aqueduct
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gptkbp:infrastructure
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critical for NYC
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gptkbp:length
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about 41 miles
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gptkbp:location
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gptkb:New_York_City
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gptkbp:maintenance
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regular inspections
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gptkbp:notable_event
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gptkb:Great_Blizzard_of_1888
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gptkbp:owner
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gptkb:New_York_City_Department_of_Environmental_Protection
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gptkbp:public_access
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limited
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gptkbp:renovation
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ongoing
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gptkbp:second_section_completed
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1858
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gptkbp:serves
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gptkb:Bronx
gptkb:Brooklyn
gptkb:Manhattan
gptkb:Queen
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gptkbp:source
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gptkb:Croton_River
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gptkbp:third_section_completed
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1890
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gptkbp:upgrades
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ongoing improvements
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gptkbp:water_management
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promoted by city
minimal treatment required
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gptkbp:water_quality
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high standards
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gptkbp:water_requirement
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up to 300 million gallons per day
gravity system
regulated by valves
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gptkbp:water_source
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upstate reservoirs
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Delaware_Aqueduct
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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7
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