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Birmingham Corporation Water Department
PredecessorBirmingham Waterworks Company
SuccessorSevern Trent Water Authority
Formation1876 (1876)
Dissolved1974 (1974)
Location
  • Birmingham, England
Region served
City of Birmingham
Parent organization
Birmingham City Council

The Birmingham Corporation Water Department was responsible for the supply of water to Birmingham, England, from 1876 to 1974. It was also known as Birmingham Corporation Waterworks Department.

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