Appendix CC - Contd.
(4) Consumption (in million gallons)
1972-73 1973-74 Fresh Water Urban areas 73,485 79,072 New Territories (minor supplies) (8,760 hours) (8,760 hours) Daily average 110 92 Highest daily consumption. 73,595 79,164 Salt Water Total :: :: 1972-73 1973-74 201.6 216.9 234.9 257.1 1972-73 1973-74 13,108 14,004Note: (a) Plover Cove System including Lower Shing Mun Reservoir.
(b) Plover Cove maximum capacity raised to 50,533 m.g. (July 1973).
(5) Pumping Stations (quantity pumped in million gallons)
1972-73 1973-74 Raw water 106,742 95,714 Filtered water :: 55,625 61,353 Salt water 14,927 15,509(6) Meters
1972-73 1973-74 Additional meters installed 70,042 55,823 Total meters in service at end of year 554,089 609,912(7) Routine Mechanical Works
1972-73 1973-74 Items of work carried out in Workshops 2,244 2,726 Meters overhauled 37,126 33,874 Major engine overhauls 22 29 Top engine overhauls 28 Major pump overhauls. Other repairs or works 107 219 Contracts let. 236 18 NOMO 25 89 20 211