They didn't stop, it's just that Hydro Electric Power Plants can only be built in certain areas of the United States. Usually, near a main water source or a dam. But not at cataracts!
steam engines
Yes....the pure power of water was needed to pollute our air and earth.
A water-powered factory did not create pollution and could only operate near water, but a steam-powered factory did create pollution and could operate anywhere on land
Most factories were built near water to power the machines.
Water
water power
the power from the flowing water provides power to the factory
Steam-powered factories could be built in cities.
Steam-powered factories could be built in cities.
At first water power was the primary power source. Factories were built on the banks of rivers, and huge water wheels driven by the flow of the river would power the factory. Then the invention of the steam engine made it possible to build factories almost anywhere, and steam engines replaced water wheels as the primary power source in factories.
Man power powered factories then coal powered them
In the early factories of Paterson, water power was harnessed from the Passaic River to drive machinery, utilizing a system of canals and waterwheels. This abundant water supply enabled factories to operate looms and other equipment efficiently, facilitating the production of textiles and other goods. The strategic location of Paterson, combined with its natural water resources, played a crucial role in the city's industrial growth during the 19th century. This innovative use of water power laid the foundation for the rapid expansion of American manufacturing.