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These results compared favourably with those obtained in London and other British Cities.
The mainland supply was treated with 7.25 tons of liquid chlorine which is equivalent to an average admixture of 0.565 of a part per million.
The analyses made by the Government Analyst showed that the water was of good quality throughout the year.
At the end of the year 117 public stand pipes, 152 pedestal hydrants and 356 single underground street fire hydrants were in use.
A measurement of all trunk and distribution mains and back lane pipes of 2" upwards has been made; the position at the end of the year is given in Table XIII.
The various buildings were kept in good state of repair.
House services were constructed, altered, or repaired in 3,932 instances and thirty supplies were laid on for building purposes. In addition 13,863 house service inspections were carried out.
Particulars of the quantity of water supplied by meters are given in Table IX, the total amount being 1,836.92 million gallons. 66.0% of the total consumption has therefore been accounted for by meters compared with 70.8% in 1935.
Expenditure $65,725.05
82. Water Meters:-There were 9,509 meters in use at the close of the year as compared with 9,196 in 1935. The number of meters examined and repaired was 3,284 and no meter was tested in accordance with Regulation 9 of the Water Works Ordinance 16 of 1903.
Expenditure $15,499.26
83. Maintenance of Praya Walls and Piers :—Praya walls and piers were maintained in a satisfactory condition. The following piers were repaired:-Hung Hom Ferry, Mongkoktsui, Public Square Street and Waterloo Road. Track was repaired at Government Slipway, Yaumati.
The
Five hoists were maintained in good order at Jordan Road and Mongkok Ferry Piers.
Expenditure $5,668.29
84. Maintenance of Chinese Cemeteries :-Work carried out under this head is covered by paragraph 43 of the report.
Expenditure $3,927.54
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These results compared favourably with those obtained in London and other British Cities.
The mainland supply was treated with 7.25 tons of liquid chlorine which is equivalent to an average admixture of .565 of a part per million.
The analyses made by the Government Analyst shewed that the water was of good quality throughout the year.
At the end of the year 117 public stand pipes, 152 pedestal hydrants and 356 single underground street fire hydrants were in use.
A measurement of all trunk and distribution mains and back lane pipes of 2" upwards has been made; the position at the end of the year is given in Table XIII.
The various buildings were kept in good state of repair.
House services were constructed, altered, or repaired in 3,932 instances and thirty supplies were laid on for building purposes. In addition 13,863 house service inspections were carried out.
Particulars of the quantity of water supplied by meters are given in Table IX the total amount being 1,836.92 million gallons 66.0% of the total consumption has therefore been accounted for by meters compared with 70.8% in 1935.
Expenditure
$65,725:05
82. Water Meters:-There were 9,509 meters in use at the close of the year as compared with 9,196 in 1935. The number of meters examined and repaired was 3,284 and no meter was tested in accordance with Regulation 9 of the Water Works Ordinance 16 of 1903.
Expenditure
$15,499.26
83. Maintenance of Praya Walls and Piers :—Praya walls and piers were maintained in a satisfactory condition. The following piers were repaired:-Hung Hom Ferry, Mong- koktsui, Public Square Street and Waterloo Road. track was repaired at Government Slipway, Yaumati.
The
Five hoists were maintained in good order at Jordan Road and Mongkok Ferry Piers.
Expenditure
$5,668.29
84. Maintenance of Chinese Cemeteries :-Work carried out under this head is covered by paragraph 43 of the report.
Expenditure
$3,927.54
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