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(c) The dry weather flow of the Tytam stream, at or about the level of 100 feet above the sea, should be investigated, and, if the results are favourable, projects for the complete utilisation of this source of supply should be prepared. The project for constructing a new dam at Tytam should also be studied.
64. In conclusion, I would point out that in 1893 the minimum water consumption at any time was 93 gallons per head per day. I have no informa- tion as to the minimum consumption in 1894, but I venture to believe that the Chinese population received far more water than they ever did prior to 1890. If
my memory serves, Mr. Price estimated the water supply which the Chinese population received at about 3 gallons per head per day. On this subject I would refer you to my report on the Sanitary Condition of Hong Kong dated 18th June, 1882, paragraphs 74 to 84. The state of things therein described remained practically unchanged to 1889. Then the water was only turned on from 2 a.m. to 5 a.m., or for three hours daily, the minimum time in 1893.
I am of opinion that nine and a half gallons of water per day, the minimum given in 1893, should suffice if properly applied for all the essential requirements of life, including flushing well-constructed house drains and sewers. I see that a statement was made by an officer of the Works Department, to the Sanitary Board, that only a very small proportion of the house drains in the infected area had been remodelled, and connected to the new sewers. Practically, therefore, within this area, the sanitary condition of the people is little different from that described in 1881 and 1882; unless indeed, as is probable, that overcrowding had increased.
I have the honour to be,
Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
OSBERT CHADWICK.
Office or Individual.
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Date.
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