P.W.R. Hongkong.
Q 62
These figures show an increase of 40.47 million gallons in the quantity supplied by meters as compared with 1922.
New services were constructed or old ones altered, improved, repaired or connected to the mains to the number of 3,658 and 230 supplies were laid on for building purposes.
The number of inspections of private services carried out amounted to 30,352. Defective services were found in 198 cases all of which were put in proper repair after the usual notices had been served.
year,
65. Maintenance of Water Works, Shaukiwan.—A constant supply of water by fountains was maintained throughout the year, this being possible owing to the temporary connection to the City Main. The total quantity of water drawn from the City Mains amounted to 6.85 million gallons.
The total consumption for the year amounted to 58.47 million gallons which included 1.99 million gallons to the Barracks at Saiwan and 3.18 million gallons supplied to the boat population, or an average of about 160,000 gallons per day.
Details of the consumption are given in Annexe F.
There were 18 meters in use at the close of the year.
66. Maintenance of Water Works, Aberdeen.—A satisfactory supply of water was maintained throughout the year, the total consumption being 26.84 million gallons including 5.63 million gallons supplied through the water-boat station, as compared with a total consumption of 25.25 million gallons and a water-boat supply of 4.64 million gallons during 1922. The average consumption throughout the year amounted to 73,000 gallons per day.
Details of the consumption are given in Annexe G.
There were 5 meters in use at the close of the year.
67. Water Account (Meters, &c.).—The number of meters examined and repaired during the year was 1,521. A systematic overhaul of meters is now being carried out.
The following is a statement of expenditure under the vote:-
New Meters (difference in value between issues and receipts),
New Installations,
Repairs to meters (Labour),
$10,118.83
103.51
7,794.41
4,179.76
117.16
Total, ......... $22,313.67
Repairs to meters (Materials), Meter Boxes, &c.,