Hand-operated Abyssinian pump

Hand-operated Abyssinian pump on ulica 8 Marca in Konstantynów Łódzki, a simple metal street pump for drawing water from a shallow borehole.

Type of object

Abyssinian pumps were once installed in streets as public water sources before houses were connected to mains water supply. They operate on the principle of a hand lever that forces water from a shallow, narrow borehole directly into a watering can or bucket. This pump stands near residential buildings, so it may be located on private property or just beside the pavement next to a house.

Surroundings

Nearby is kościół pw. św. Józefa Robotnika and Centrum Sportu i Rekreacji w Konstantynowie Łódzkim. The estate around the pump is ordinary residential buildings, so it is worth maintaining quiet and not entering private properties.

Practical information

• Address: ulica 8 Marca, Konstantynów Łódzki
• Access: residential buildings on ulica 8 Marca
• What to expect: a small object by the pavement, access may be limited to private property