P.W.R. Hongkong.
Q 30
In arriving at this figure, the population has been estimated at 279,300.
Full details of consumption, etc., will be found in Annexes C. & D.
The analyses made by the Government Analyst show that the water was of good quality throughout the year and the results obtained by bacteriological examinations were also satisfactory,
The quantity of water pumped to the High Level District of the City amounted to 145.13 million gallons, equal to an average daily consumption of about 396,000 gallons, whilst 48.19 million gallons were pumped to the Hill District, giving an average daily consumption of 132,000 gallons. As compared with 1919, there was an increase of 6.39 million gallons pumped to the High Level Districts and an increase of 6.17 million gallons pumped to the Hill District.
The grand total pumped during the year to the High Level and Hill Districts amounted to 193.32 million gallons as compared with 180.76 million gallons pumped during 1919, an increase of 12.56 million gallons.
Tabulated statements containing particulars of the quantities of water pumped to the High Levels of the City and to the Hill District respectively will be found in Annexe E.
All engines, motors and station-buildings have been kept in good repair throughout the year.
The work of overhauling the valves on the principal mains in the City was continued during the year, the number thoroughly repaired amounting to 144.
One additional Group Hydrant was fixed in the City.
The number of meters in use at the end of the year amounted to 1,877 in the City and 183 in the Hill District making a total of 2,060 as compared with 1,838 and 181 or a total of 2,019 at the end of 1919. These figures do not include 15 meters in use at Pokfulam.
The quantity of water supplied by meters was as follows:—
Filtered-Trade, 310.08 million gallons. Domestic (City), 213.22 (Hill District), 48.19 Unfiltered....... 46.20 Total, 617.69These figures show an increase of 41.44 million gallons in the quantity supplied by meters as compared with 1919.
P.W.R. Hongkong.
Q 30
In arriving at this figure, the population has been estimated at 279,300.
Full details of consumption, etc., will be found in Annexes C. & D.
The analyses made by the Government Analyst show that the water was of good quality throughout the year and the results obtained by bacteriological examinations were also satisfactory,
The quantity of water pumped to the High Level District of the City amounted to 145 13 million gallons, equal to an average daily consumption of about 396,000 gallons, whilst 48.19 million gallons were pumped to the Hill District, giving an average daily consumption of 132,000 gallons. As compared with 1919, there was an increase of 6-39 million gallons pumped to the High Level Districts and an increase of 6:17 million gallons pumped to the Hill District.
The grand total pumped during the year to the High Level and Hill Districts amounted to 193-32 million gallons as compared with 180-76 million gallons pumped during 1919, an increase of 12:56 million gallons.
Tabulated statements containing particulars of the quantities of water pumped to the High Levels of the City and to the Hill District respectively will be found in Annexe E.
All engines, motors and station-buildings have been kept in good repair throughout the year.
The work of overhauling the valves on the principal mains in the City was continued during the year, the number thoroughly repaired amounting to 144.
One additional Group Hydrant was fixed in the City.
The number of meters in use. at the end of the year amounted to 1,877 in the City and 183 in the Hill District mak- ing a total of 2,060 as compared with 1,838 and 181 or a total of 2,019 at the end of 1919. These figures do not include 15 meters in use at Pokfulam.
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The quantity of water supplied by meters was as follows:—
Filtered-Trade,.
310-08 million gallons. 213.22
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Domestic (City),
(Hill District),
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Unfiltered.......
48′19 46.20
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C
Total,
617-69
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These figures show an increase of 4144 million gallons in the quantity supplied by meters as compared with 1919.
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