Q 18
There were thirty-eight public stand pipes and twenty-five fire hydrants in use at the end of the year.
(b) Aberdeen:—The supply was subjected to restrictions similar to those in force in the City of Victoria, a constant supply being maintained for 229 days.
The total consumption of filtered water was 51.58 million gallons including 3.40 million gallons supplied through the water boat station and 6.89 million gallons supplied through the 2″ cross harbour main to Aplichau. The average consumption was 141,000 gallons per day. Details are given in Table VIII.
The supply was treated with 8 cwt. of chloride of lime which is equivalent to an average dose of chlorine of about 0.5 of a part per million.
There were eleven public stand pipes and eleven fire hydrants in use at the end of the year.
(c) Repulse Bay—This supply was included in the High Level District of the City. The consumption recorded by the check meter at Wongneichong Gap amounted to 15.83 million gallons, which is equivalent to an average daily consumption of 43,000 gallons.
There were six fire hydrants and six beach stand pipes in use.
(d) Stanley:—The supply was subjected to restrictions similar to those in force in the City of Victoria, a constant supply being maintained for 229 days.
The total quantity of filtered water supplied amounted to 44.89 million gallons, equivalent to an average consumption of 123,000 gallons per day. Details are given in Table VIII.
The supply was treated with 250 lbs. of liquid chlorine which is equivalent to an average dose of 0.56 of a part per million.
There were sixteen fire hydrants and nine stand pipes in use at the end of the year.
(e) Shouson Hill and Deep Water Bay Golf Club:—A constant supply was maintained. The total quantity of unfiltered water supplied was 3.03 million gallons, equivalent to an average daily consumption of 8,300 gallons. Details are given in Table VIII.
Expenditure $5,550.88