Pompano first established a municipal water system in 1926-1927, almost 20 years after the town was incorporated.

The system consisted of a 193 feet deep well and a 300,000 gallon water tank, standing over 125 feet high. Water lines were initially limited to the immediate area.

Both the well and storage tank were located at today's Founders Park (north of NE 2nd Street between 3rd and 4th Avenues). The original masonry building that housed the pumps, piping and controls is still standing.