The reservoir uses the gravity afforded by the hill to supply water to the town below.
It supplies domestic gas to the town and other bulk chemicals in support of the various activities.
The gas part of the business supplied fuel for street and private lighting to the town.
Water is supplied to the town from two natural springs.
The government started construction of a dam in 1897 that began to supply water to the town by 1901.
It supplies drinking water to the town of Nordhausen.
Another advantage is the existence of a river which supplies water to the town throughout the year.
The plant also supplies district heating to the town of Elektrėnai, established in 1962 to support its workers.
The reservoir, located on his property, supplied water to the mines and to the town.
They supply drinking water to the town of Nelson.