History
Water Supply
The organised supply of water to the area began in the early 15th Century, when the local spring sources were fitted with troughs and convenient outlet pipes. The Waterloo Well, situated near High Street, opposite the Methodist Church, supplied Whiston for many years.
During the early 18th Century, it became obvious that the local sources were no longer adequate for the local inhabitants and attempts were made to secure a more reliable water supply.
By the early 1860’s it had become clear to the Board of Health that Rotherham’s springs supply could not be relied upon and Parliamentary Powers were sought to create an impounding reservoir.
In 1874 Ulley Reservoir was completed utilizing the flows of Ulley and Morthern Brooks and this supply, together with a small impoundment on Dalton Beck, was adequate to meet the needs of Rotherham for a further 20 years
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