AnnualReport-1927 — Page 520

P.W.R. Hong Kong.

Q 34.

49. Maintenance of Waterworks, Shau Ki Wan.-A con- stant supply of, water by fountains was maintained throughout the year, which was rendered possible by the temporary con- nection to the City Mains, the total quantity of water drawn therefrom amounted to 1.86 million gallons.

The total consumption of filtered water for the year was 68.23 million gallons which includes 3.49 million gallons supplied to the boat population giving an average of 186,000 gallons per day.

per day. An unfiltered supply of 3.04 million gallons was given to the Barracks at Sai Wan, which with the total of filtered supply stated above amounted to 71.27 million gallons or 195,000 gallons per day. The details of the consumption are given in Annexe F.

There were 65 meters in use at the close of the year.

Estimates, Expenditure,

$1,200.00 $ 828.83

50. Maintenance of Waterworks, Aberdeen.—A satisfactory supply of water was maintained throughout the year, the total consumption being 31.16 million gallons inclusive of 3.45 million gallons supplied through the water-boat station, as compared with a total consumption of 30.36 million gallons and a water- boat supply of 4.42 million gallons during 1926.

The average consumption throughout the year was 85,000 gallons per day, the details of which are given in Annexe G.

There were 16 meters in use at the close of the year.

Estimates, Expenditure,

$1,200.00 $ 715.91

51. Maintenance of Waterworks, Repulse Bay. The total quantity of water supplied during the year amounted to 6.42 million gallons or an average consumption of 17,000 gallons per day against a total supply of 8.10 million gallons and an average consumption of 22,000 gallons per day during 1926.

There were 24 meters in use at the close of the year.

Estimates, Expenditure,

$1,000.00

$ 692.67

52. Water Account (Meters, etc.).—The number of meters examined and repaired during the year was 1,630. A systematic overhaul of all meters is now being carried out.

The total expenditure for the year was $17,300.66.

Estimates,

Expenditure,

$24,000.00

$17,300.66