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At the beginning of the 20th century, water-well drilling was quite a chore due to the fact that there was no sophisticated well-drilling equipment compared to today. This old pumping station and wood-constructed derrick used in Edgar Canyon to drill water was rather crude equipment, but did get the job done. Following the purchase of the Beaumont Land and Water Company by the Beaumont Irrigation District, the District began exploring for water in the Edgar Canyon area. Through the 1920’s and into the 1930’s, approximately 35 holes were drilled in the canyon area including the Warren and Fick properties. With the exploration that occurred, the District located a number of faults or groundwater barriers which caused water to pool underground upstream of the fault. Pumping equipment installed upstream of the faults allowed the District to develop small producing wells. There are currently 13 wells pumping in Edgar Canyon that have been added through the years. Pictured is one of the southern Pacific pumping plants.
Beaumont Land and Water Company Water Public utility companies Pipes (Conduits) Hydraulic facilities Pumping stations Water pumps Drilling Drills (Equipment) Drilling & boring machinery
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