ASCE 1193: The Water-Works and Sewerage of Monterrey, N. L., Mexico The 4th article from the June, 1911, Volume LXXII, Transactions of the American Society of Civil Engineers. Paper No. 1193, Feb. 1, 1911.

An engaging early‑twentieth‑century account follows the birth of Monterrey’s modern water‑works and sewerage network, set against the city’s rich colonial roots and its striking foothill geography. The narrative opens with a concise history of the settlement, from its 16th‑century origins to its emergence as a thriving industrial hub, and then moves to describe the natural landscape that shaped the engineering challenges.

The paper details the 99‑year concession granted by the state governor, the Canadian firm that took charge, and the collaborative oversight of financial and technical inspectors. Readers hear about the selection of concrete materials, the design of two major reservoirs, and the early steps of a gravity‑fed distribution system, all framed by the region’s climate, geology, and labor conditions. The discussion offers a clear glimpse into the practical and administrative hurdles of building a reliable public utility in a rapidly growing city.