Huwei Waterway Introduction
During the Japanese colonial period, in order to solve Taiwan's drinking water problem, in 1896, the Governor-General of Taiwan hired British engineer Barton as a consultant for sanitation engineering, responsible for the design and construction of the water treatment plant. The current "Shuangjuntou Water Treatment Plant" is the first water treatment plant in Taiwan. It features a classical stone archway, with "Huwei Water Source" inscribed above it. After a century, the aqueduct remains clear and continues to supply water to the Tamsui area without interruption. The present "Huwei Aqueduct" is a natural underground water source at low elevation, located at the foothills of Water Source Street in Tamsui District, and is renowned as Taiwan's first aqueduct. This historical site encompasses three parts: the Shuangjuntou Water Source, the valve chamber, and the fire hydrant on Sanmin Street. The valve chamber and fire hydrant are small public buildings within the city, while the water source originates from deep volcanic rock at the foothills of Datun Mountain, flowing year-round with clear and sweet spring water in a serene environment. The guardhouse, brick pillar at the entrance, and these century-old facilities that protect the water source have now been designated as protected historical sites by the city.
