THE UNION WATERSPHERE

The Union Watersphere, also known as the Union Water Tower, a sphere-shaped water tank in Union, New Jersey, is the world’s tallest water sphere. The Union Watersphere is located adjacent to U.S. Route 22, New Jersey Route 82, and the Garden State Parkway. Standing 212 feet tall, it was originally built in 1964 at the cost of $89,500. It holds 250,000 gallons of well water. A museum dedicated the watersphere is located in Austin, Texas and is operated by a former Union resident.