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West Middlesex Waterworks Company

Utility company supplying west London 1806–1903

The West Middlesex Waterworks Company (also known as The Company of Proprietors of the West Middlesex Water Works Company) was a utility company supplying water to parts of West London in England. The company was established in 1806 with works at Hammersmith and became part of the publicly owned Metropolitan Water Board in 1904.2 It was founded by Ralph Dodd.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1806Founded1
  • Industrywater supply1

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Photo: Sodacan, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons3

The West Middlesex Waterworks Company (also known as The Company of Proprietors of the West Middlesex Water Works Company) was a utility company supplying water to parts of West London in England. The company was established in 1806 with works at Hammersmith and became part of the publicly owned Metropolitan Water Board in 1904.2

The story

Founded by Ralph Dodd in 1806.1

Leadership

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Acquisitions

  1. Succeeded by Metropolitan Water Board1

Timeline

  1. Jun 24, 1904Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1806Founded Founded1

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