1974-1975

APPENDIX CC - Contd.

(4) Consumption (in million gallons)

1973-74 1974-75 Fresh Water Urban areas 79,072 (8,760 hours) 76,048 (8,540 hours) New Territories (minor supplies) 92 73 Daily average 79,164 76,121 Highest daily consumption 216.9 208.6 257.1 256.5 Salt Water 14,004 14,341 Total

Note: (a) Plover Cove System including Lower Shing Mun Reservoir.

(b) Excluding 10.4 m.g. released from the Taikoo Braemar Reservoir.

(5) Pumping Stations (quantity pumped in million gallons)

1973-74 1974-75 Raw water 95,714 101,278 Filtered water 61,353 60,526 Salt water 15,509 16,473

(6) Meters

1973-74 1974-75 Additional meters installed 55,823 32,583 Total meters in service at end of year 609,912 642,495

(7) Routine Mechanical Works

1973-74 1974-75 Items of work carried out in Workshops 2,726 2,779 Meters overhauled 33,874 36,161 Engine major overhauls 29 20 Engine top overhauls 25 26 Major pump overhauls Other repairs or works 89 71 Contracts let 236 718 20 8 214

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