History Continued
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- In the late 1800s, Lester Pelton observed the difference in speed of a water wheel in relation to the way that the water made contact with the paddles of the wheel and from his discovery was able to develop an impulse turbine known today as the Pelton Turbine.
- By the early 1900's, water was being utilized to generate electricity.
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- As the demand for electricity increased, large dams were built to capture the power of water.
- With further advances in technology, and environmental concerns for fisheries, the water mill rapidly declined in use though many still dot the country side.
- Water turbine technology continues to advance as modern demands for energy increase and people strive to seek alternatives to the rising costs of oil.
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- Modern Hydroelectric dams generating electricity
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