P.W.R. Hongkong.
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These figures show an increase of 60.23 million gallons in the quantity supplied by meter as compared with 1918.
New services were constructed or old ones altered, improved, repaired or connected to the mains to the number of 1,485 and 48 supplies were laid on for building purposes.
The number of inspections of private services carried out amounted to 14,987. Defective services were found in 170 cases all of which were put in proper repair after the usual notices had been served.
59. Maintenance of Waterworks, Shaukiwan.—A full supply of water was maintained from the beginning of the year until the end of November when, owing to the early dry season, the streams dropped rapidly and it was found necessary to curtail the supply. The average daily consumption on full supply was 164,000 gallons, but by the end of the year it had been reduced to 130,000 gallons per day. These figures do not include the quantity supplied to The Saiwan Battery.
The total consumption for the year amounted to 54.77 million gallons, including 2.27 million gallons to the Barracks at Saiwan and 4.84 million gallons supplied to the boat population, or an average of about 150,000 gallons per day. These figures show an increase of more than 26% over the consumption during 1918.
Details of the consumption are given in Annexe F.
There were 7 meters in use at the close of the year.
60. Maintenance of Waterworks, Aberdeen.—A satisfactory supply of water was maintained throughout the year, the total consumption being 20.66 million gallons, which included 5.75 million gallons supplied to water-boats, or an average of 57,000 gallons per day.
Details of the consumption are given in Annexe G.
There were 6 meters in use at the close of the year.
61. Water Account.—The number of meters examined and repaired during the year was 1,165. A systematic overhaul of all 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),
Repairs to meters, ...
Meter boxes,
Miscellaneous.........
$2,002.22
5,802.39
133.48
3,152.76
Total,
$11,090.85
P.W.R. Hongkong.
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These figures show an increase of 60-23 million gallons in the quantity supplied by meter as compared with 1918.
New services were constructed or old ones altered, improved, repaired or connected to the mains to the number of 1,485 and 48 supplies were laid on for building purposes.
The number of inspections of private services carried out amounted to 14,987. Defective services were found in 170 cases all of which were put in proper repair after the usual notices had been served.
59. Maintenance of Waterworks, Shaukiwan.—A full supply of water was maintained from the beginning of the year until the end of November when, owing to the early dry season, the streams dropped rapidly and it was found necessary to curtail the supply. The average daily consumption on full supply was 164,000 gallons, but by the end of the year it had been reduced to 130,000 gallons per day. These figures do not include the quantity supplied to The Saiwan Battery.
The total consumption for the year amounted to 5477 million gallons, including 2:27 million gallons to the Barracks at Saiwan and 484 million gallons supplied to the boat population, or an average of about 150,000 gallons per day. These figures show an increase of more than 26% over the consumption during 1918.
Details of the consumption are given in Annexe F.
There were 7 meters in use at the close of the year.
60. Maintenance_of_Waterworks, Aberdeen.-A satisfactory supply of water was maintained throughout the year, the total consumption being 2066 million gallons, which included 5'75 million gallons supplied to water-boats, or an average of 57,000 gallons per day.
Details of the consumption are given in Aunexe G.
There were 6 meters in use at the close of the year.
61. Water Account.-The number of meters examined and repaired during the year was 1,165. A systematic overhaul of all 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),
Repairs to meters, ...
Meter boxes,
Miscellaneous.........
$2,002.22
5,802.39
133.48 3,152.76
Total,
$11,090.85
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