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TAP WATER-FILTERED AND CHLORINATED.
Total number of samples examined Number shewing B.C.C. absent in 50 C.C. Number shewing B.C.C. absent in 10 C.C. 202 191 (94.5%) 7 (3.4%) Number shewing B.C.C. present in 10 C.C. or less ... 4 (1.9%)
The mainland supply was treated with 9.9 tons of liquid chlorine, which is equivalent to an average admixture of 0.43 of a part per million.
The analyses made by the Government Analyst shewed that the water was of good quality throughout the year.
Two additional inspectors were engaged for waste detection, making a staff of four. These were employed on a house-to-house inspection of inside services. 12,256 inspections were made and 1,156 notices to repair defective services were served on consumers as a result of these inspections. Plans were prepared for the division of the distribution system of the mainland into thirty-nine waste detection areas, each to be controlled by a waste detection meter, and various alterations to the distribution and services were carried out. A free tap re-washering service was instituted in September, and by the end of the year 302 washers had been renewed. Preparations were made to commence testing and stamping all fittings to be used on inside services on January 1st, 1939.
At the end of the year, 119 public stand pipes, 167 pedestal hydrants, and 360 single underground street fire hydrants were in use.
A measurement of all trunk and distribution mains and back lane pipes of 2″ upwards was made. The position at the end of the year is given in Table XVII.
House services were constructed, altered, or repaired to the number of 3,128, and forty-three supplies were connected for building purposes.
Expenditure $82,171.24
76. Water Meters: There were 10,153 meters in use at the close of the year as compared with 9,774 in 1937. The number of meters examined and repaired was 7,005, and five meters were tested in accordance with Regulation 9 of the Water Works Ordinance, No. 16 of 1903.
Expenditure $39,541.19
77. Maintenance of Praya Walls and Piers: Praya walls and piers were maintained in a satisfactory condition. Repairs were carried out to the following:- Jordan Road pier, Mong Kok Tsui pier, Public pier at Tsimshatsui, Public Square Street pier, Saigon Street pier, Waterloo Road pier, and Jordan Road staging. Five hoists at Jordan Road and Mong Kok Ferry piers were maintained in good order.
Expenditure $8,208.03
78. Maintenance of Chinese Cemeteries:- Work carried out under this head is covered by paragraph 40 of this report.
Expenditure $3,465.88
79. Maintenance of Recreation Grounds:- The various grounds were maintained in good condition. Departmental gangs were employed for the purpose of mowing grass, cleaning ditches, etc.
Expenditure $1,910.77
80. Maintenance of Vehicles Ferry Pier at Jordan Road: The pier, hoists, hoisting machinery, and ramps were maintained in good condition. The cost of repairing damage done to the fender belt by the Ferry Company's vessels amounted to $520.42.
Expenditure $7,367.49
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TAP WATER-FILTERED AND CHLORINATED.
Total number of samples examined Number shewing B.C.C. absent in 50 C.C.
Number shewing B.C.C. absent in 10 C.C.
202
191 (94.5%)
7 (3.4%)
Number shewing B.C.C. present in 10 C.C. or less ...
4 (1.9%)
The mainland supply was treated with 9.9 tons of liquid chlorine, which is equivalent to an average admixture of 0.43 of a part per million.
The analyses made by the Government Analyst shewed that the water was of good quality throughout the year.
Two additional inspectors were engaged for waste detection, making a staff of four. These were employed on a house to house inspection of inside services. 12,256 inspections were made and 1,156 notices to repair defective services were served on consumers as a result of these inspections. Flans were prepared for the division of the distribution system of the mainland into thirty-nine waste detection areas, each to be: controlled by a waste detection meter, and various alterations to the distribution and services were carried out. A free tap re-washering service was instituted in September, and by the end of the year 302 washers had been renewed. Preparations were made to commence testing and stamping all fittings to be used on inside services on January 1st 1939.
At the end of the year 119 public stand pipes, 167 pedestal hydrants and 360 single underground street fire hydrants were in use.
A measurement of all trunk and distribution mains and back lane pipes of 2′′ upwards was made. The position at the end of the year is given in Table XVII.
House services were constructed, altered, or repaired to the number of 3,128, and forty-three supplies were connected for building purposes.
Expenditure
$82,171.24
76. Water Meters: There were 10,153 meters in use at the close of the year as compared with 9,774 in 1937. The number of meters examined and repaired was 7,005, and five meters were tested in accordance with Regulation 9 of the Water Works Ordinance, No. 16 of 1903.
Expenditure
$39,541.19
77. Maintenance of Praya Walls and Piers: Praya walls and piers were maintained in a satisfactory condition. Repairs were carried out to the following:- Jordan Road pier, Mong Kok Tsui pier, Public pier at Tsimshatsui, Public Square Street pier, Saigon Street pier, Waterloo Road pier and Jordan Road staging. Five hoists at Jordan Road and Mong Kok Ferry piers were maintained in good order.
$8,208.03
Expenditure
78. Maintenance of Chinese Cemeteries:-Work carried out under this head is covered by paragraph 40 of this report.
Expenditure
$3,465.88
79. Maintenance of Recreation Grounds:-The various grounds were maintained in good condition. Departmental gangs were employed for the purpose of mowing grass, cleaning ditches, etc.
Expenditure
$1,910.77
80. Maintenance of Vehicles Ferry Pier at Jordan Road:The pier, hoists, hoisting machinery and ramps were maintained in good condition. The cost of repairing damage done to the fender belt by the Ferry Company's vessels amounted to $520.42.
Expenditure
$7,367.49
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