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REPORT OF WATER COMMISSIONERS.
quite a number of leaks, as any weak places were shown at once, but the cost of repairing them is small and easily done. The average cost of repairing a leak for the last three years has been as follows: - 10 in., $12.74; 6 in., $12.07; 4 in., $6.53. And this is higher than the average cost for a series of years would be, as it includes the time when the high service was put in. The cost of repairs to our street mains since 1882 has been as follows; this also includes removing obstructions, of which there have been quite a number, as we have considerable two inch pipe which was laid in the early history of the works. A larger part of the leaks have also occurred in this smaller pipe, as it is harder to make well than the larger sizes :- 1882, $159.00; 1883, $160.00; 1884, $242.00; 1885, $174.00; 1886, $232.00; 1887, $385.00; 1888, $592.00; 1889, $261.00. The water on . the high service was turned on in the latter part of 1887, which accounts for the larger expense in 1887 and 1888, and more especially so as the repairs were made in winter. During the above years we had from twenty-five to thirty miles of street mains.
In our opinion the whole question is whether the pipe is well made and well laid in the beginning. If it is, the pipe is cheap and durable and as cheap a pipe as can be put down and no danger of the full diameter being decreased by rust, etc. If the pipe is not well made, it is not worth a cent. This is the trouble with pipe laid in various places in Mas- sachusetts. We have constant supervision of the making and laying of the pipe, and the result is satisfactory.
The above cost of repairs is from all causes. For in- stance, one year we had quite a length of pipe struck by lightning, and we have one or two places on our main line which are swampy and the pipe settles, but which will prob- ably be remedied this year by laying the pipe around the swamp.
Any further information that we can furnish we shall be glad to give. If your superintendent or any of your board would like to come here, we should be pleased to have you, and will show you anything or give you any information in our power. Yours respectfully,
CHARLES S. DAVIS, Chairman.
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REPORT OF WATER COMMISSIONERS.
NATICK, Feb. 6, 1890.
To Water Commissioners of Town of Melrose.
Gentlemen :- Your letter of Feb. I, to Natick Water Board, was handed me for my opinion with regard to cement-lined mains. We have about twenty-five miles of that kind of pipe, from 4 to 12 in., some of which has been laid sixteen years. We have not had much trouble so far. As far as I can judge it is still in good condition. Now and then we have a few joint leaks, and sometimes a burst or rotten pipe (perhaps two or three in a year.) This does not result through any fault of the pipe, but from careless work, which can be remedied if you can secure honest workmen to take an interest in the work. Poor work will eventually tell, whether in cast-iron or cement-lined. No doubt the risk is greater in cement, as in making joints there is more chance for poor work. There is no doubt about the purity of ce- ment pipe. It is always clean and the same size, without any obstruction. The reason why cement pipe is being discard- ed for iron pipe is not from any fault of the pipe, but in the workmanship ; not enough cement to light iron. In closing I would say there is and always has been a doubt in my mind as to how large a pipe that is cement-lined can be laid with good results. Hoping you will give me your opinion in return about pipe, I remain,
Yours respectfully,
T. W. MORSE, Superintendent.
CHELSEA, MASS., Feb. 6, 1890.
Melrose Water Commissioners.
Yours of Feb. Ist came to hand yesterday. In answer to your questions, would say, that there are merits in the cement-lined water pipe. It is our judgment, however, that cast-iron pipe is the most reliable, and in the long run the most economical. The first cost is in favor of the cement pipe, but in a very few years the difference in maintenance in favor of cast-iron will more than offset it.
Respectfully, WATER COMMISSIONERS, O. LOMBARD, Clerk.
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REPORT OF WATER COMMISSIONERS.
The following extract is taken from the 9th Annual Report of the Dedham Water Company:
The most important matter to the company, upon which in fact all else depends, is the condition of the main line of pipes, now extending upwards of twenty miles, and we are glad to report that no leaks whatever have developed dur- ing the year, and no expense for repairs has been incurred. In relaying certain portions with reference to approaches to the new standpipe, sections of cement-lined pipe have been taken up, and in every case found to be stronger and better than when first laid, while iron connections and service pipes upon the same portion have been found badly rusted and partially filled with incrustations.
Upon the lines of service pipes, all of enamelled iron, four leaks have appeared, and have been repaired at an expense of $13.65. For the last year the company has laid cement-lined service pipes, experience here and elsewhere having shown them to be the best now in use, and no more expensive than the iron.
[DEDHAM WATER COMPANY.]
DEDHAM, MASS., Feb. 11, 1890. JOHN R. NORTON, Esq., Clerk Water Commissioners, Melrose, Mass.
Dear Sir :- Your note of Feb. 7, 1890, asking the opinion of the directors of the Dedham Water Company as to the merit of cast-iron or cement-lined pipes for water mains, is at hand. We have no cast-iron pipes of any amount on our works, but as far as cement-lined pipes are concerned, I would say, I think from what experience I have had with them, if they are properly laid there can be no better pipe made through which to carry water. With cement pipe the water is always clean and not filled with iron-rust. As far as repairs are concerned, no company, city or town can have a better record than we have had. We have now upwards of twenty miles of main pipes, most of which was laid in 1881. Barring two or three small leaks, caused by the care- less handling of a pick in putting in services, we have had
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REPORT OF WATER COMMISSIONERS.
but one leak on our main pipes, and that was caused by too quickly closing a hydrant. For more than two years we have had no leaks of any kind on our main pipe line. The cost of laying cement-lined pipe is about as follows. I can give no figures on cast-iron : 4 in. cement-lined, laid, costs about 50 to 60 cents per foot; 6 in., 60 to 70 cents; 8 in., 85 to 95 cents; 10 in., $1.05 to $1.15.
Respectfully yours, WILLIAM F. HILL, Superintendent.
The board desire an expression of opinion and instruc- tions from the town.
SANITARY CONDITIONS.
Pure water is indispensible to the health and prosperity of every community, and the board of water commissioners view with grave apprehension the danger of defilement to which the water of Spot Pond is subjected through the influx of visitors and pleasure seekers.
Every year the evil increases; every year crowds of boat- ing, picnicking, and other parties multiply until it has come to pass, that during the entire heated term, the surface of the lake is covered with boats and its shores with excursion- ists and idlers.
If this condition of affairs be permitted to continue, con- tamination of the water is inevitable, and at the same time, the enviable reputation for purity which the pond has hitherto enjoyed, and which has contributed greatly in bring- ing to our town a large and increasing number of intelligent citizens, will, to say the least, be endangered. The question is asked, "Why do the commissioners permit it?" and the answer is, the commissioners have no power to prevent. A year ago the water board of Melrose, jointly with the com- missioners of Malden and Medford, procured a survey to be
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made of all the land contiguous to the pond, with a view to purchasing the same, thereby cutting off all the approaches to the water. While such a scheme might be feasible, its accomplishment would necessarily involve the expenditure of a large sum of money. And as there is a reasonable pre- sumption that the desired reform may be attained by less expensive methods, the board does not feel justified in rec- ommending its adoption, at least, until other plans shall have been considered.
FINANCIAL EXHIBIT.
Although the town, at its last annual meeting, withheld the usual appropriation for the use of water supplied for hydrants, school houses and other public buildings, the financial exhibit for the year is highly satisfactory. The receipts from water takers exclusively, for the year 1889 amount to $22,719.98, as against $21,551.00 from the same sources in 1888, thus showing an increase for the current year of $1, 168.98.
There are in the town of Melrose supplied with Spot Pond water: 8 school houses; 142 hydrants; 5 public build- ings; 2 parks; 5 drinking fountains.
The board are of the opinion that as the water department is debited with all the expense of providing and maintaining hydrants and apparatus for public buildings, and supplying the same with water, it should, in fairness, be credited with at least the cost of the same from the general tax levy. While the particular methods adopted in providing and dis- tributing its taxes may not be material to the town as a unit, there may be a marked difference to the individual citizen, and it is the opinion of the water board that if the several departments of the town were obliged each to bear its own burdens, the water department would soon be in a position to make possible more equitable rates for distribution.
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REPORT OF WATER COMMISSIONERS.
From such information as has been accessible to the board, it is learned that in the municipalities of this Com- monwealth, where water is taken for public uses, the practice universally prevails of accounting to the water de- partment for the same, the average allowance for hydrants being over $30 each, and for public buildings in like proportion.
The board further state that they have failed to discover any other town than Melrose which provides and maintains watering posts at its own expense and gratuitously supplies water to private individuals to be used for street sprinkling as a source of profit.
If the water department can receive from the town its just dues for supplies for public purposes, and regular rates from all other consumers, the board are free to express the opinion that with the increasing receipts from new water takers, which may reasonably be anticipated, a material re- duction in rates would in the near future be warranted.
MR. SARGENT.
On the 19th day of June last past, Wingate P. Sargent, by reason of the pressure of his own personal affairs, resigned as a member of the water board, and at a joint convention of the selectmen and water commissioners holden on the tenth day of July following, Wm. H. Miller was unanimously elected to the vacancy. The board subsequently organized by the choice of W. D. Fiske as chairman.
Mr. Sargent has been identified with the water depart- ment a large part of the time since its inception, and freely used his time and influence in pushing it to completion. He was also one of the principal promotors of the High Service System, standing unswervingly at his post, unmindful of personal sacrifices until it was in full operation, and its util- ity demonstrated. He was a member of the water board
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nine years, all of which he was its chairman. In his retire- ment the town looses a conscientious and faithful public servant.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
Ist. That the town authorize laying a new main pipe of not less than 14 inches in diameter from the intersection of Wyoming avenue, and Main street to the intersection of Emerson and Main streets, a distance of 3,000 feet, and that $6,000 be appropriated for the purpose.
2nd. An appropriation of $2,000 for water supplied to hydrants, school houses and other public buildings, and parks.
3rd. That the vote of the town granting free water and the free use of six watering posts and apparatus to individ- uals to be used for private gain be rescinded.
4th. That the town authorize the purchase of a rain gauge and gauges for registering the height of water in the pond and reservoir, and that $300 be appropriated for the purpose.
5th. That the town request the board of water commis- sioners to co-operate with the commissioners of Malden and Medford in procuring legislation necessary to protect the purity of Spot Pond water.
WILBUR D. FISKE, GEORGE L. MORSE, WM. H. MILLER,
Commissioners.
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REPORT OF WATER REGISTRAR.
REPORT OF THE WATER REGISTRAR
OF THE TOWN OF MELROSE FOR THE YEAR 1889.
TO THE BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS.
Gentlemen : - I have the honor to submit the following report for the year 1889 :
RECEIPTS.
To received for water rates . .
$22,719 98
" service pipe .
957 49
" stock · 160 56
" shop rent
28 33
66
" return insurance . 27 75
$23,894 II
By paid George Newhall
$23,746 43
refund .
147 68
$23,894 II
INCOME.
From water rates .
$22,719 98
" other sources
56 08
$22,776 06
EXPENSES.
Interest on bonds
$11,680 00
Sundry bills
6,811 56
Surplus on hand
4,284 50
$22,776 c6
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REPORT OF WATER REGISTRAR.
CONSTRUCTION.
Chapman Valve Company, hydrants,
gates, etc. . $868 70
Boston Bolt Co., bolts, etc. 44 40
A. B. Franklin, brass work 2 90
Holyoke Hydrant Co., gates . 15 00
T. McCoubry, repairs and shoeing 22 40
J. H. Cunningham, pipe 33 46
C. A. Wells, horse shoeing 3 13
Waldo Bros., fire clay I 75
D. R. Woodward, labor and stock 10 12
Hersey Meter Co., meters 42 90
Ætna Rubber Co., rubber packing IO 40
Fuller, Dana & Fitz, iron and pipe
1,150 66
Wm. Morse, stock and labor
88 27
C. A. Whittemore, oil .
40 87
Eastern Supply Co., packing 4 90
Knowles Pump Co., valves 2 75
Sundry laborers 2,198 02
Boston and Maine Railroad, freight 97 97
R. Philpot, sand and teaming . 87 50
S. O. Eldridge, express . 23 25
W. H. Ward, corporation bands 206 05
Sewall & Day Cordage Co., rope 3 25
Walworth Manufacturing Co., service boxes, etc. . 181 95
R. Eccles, pattern 2 00
New England Machine Co., dies, etc. 49 60
Harry Stevens, express 17 40
H. S. Butterfield, wood at reservoir 150 00
Osgood & Hart, castings . 55 06
Charles W. Badger, asphalt varnish 79 25
Edwin Grover, surveying at pond .
66 67
Amount carried forward, . $5,560 58
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Amount brought forward, ·
$5,560 58
Davis & Farnum Mfg. Co., castings 122 59
King & Goddard, pipe, etc. 438 10
J. L. Holbrook, stock 96
Chadwick Lead Works, lead pipe 6 75
Geo. H. Sampson, giant powder
36 10
D. Roby & Co., cement 267 00
Ames Plow Co., shovels, etc. 17 15
Addison Lane, rent .
90 00
Walter B. Ellis
5 00
Boston Rubber Shoe Co., rubber mittens 12 50
Somerville Iron Foundry, castings 51 13
Geo. M. Winslow & Co., cement
387 00 Scrannage Bros. & Cook, brass work 147 00
Frank A. H. Norcross, express 4 00
S. E. Benson, cement
29 40
City of Somerville, iron pipe
25 81
Jonathan Nichols, sand
5 00
$7,206 07
LESS.
Services laid
$957 49
Stock sold
160 56
$1,118 05
Net cost of construction, 1889 . ·
$6,088 02
" works, etc., Jan. 1, 1889
$262,697 75
Cost of works, Jan. 1, 1890
$268,785 77
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MAINTENANCE.
F. H. Tyzzer, painting $20 25
Bugbee & Barrett, sundries
32 47
L. F. Williams, printing II 50
A. B. Smith I 50
Woolen and Cotton Manuf. Mutual Ins. Co. III 00
W. C. Stevens
9 00
C. F. Churchill, packing
30 00
engineer 900 00
Parker Merrill, registrar
1,200 00 .
J. W. Riley, superintendent
1,100 00
Globe G. L. Co. 4 00
G. F. King & Merrill, stationery
13 72
J. W. Hamilton, shoeing and repairs
19 42
James Newhall
II 00
Thomas Keating, carriage .
I 25
Phillips & Hodgdon, hay and grain
196 84
G. F. Blake Manuf. Co.
7 75
Perry Bros., hardware
16 89
H. A. Hartley, mats
9 00
L. B. Wilder & Co., printing
50 50
Newhall Metal Polishing Co., polish
2 00
Dunton & Potter, printing
28 50
O. E. Drown, stock and labor
14 17
Mary D. Ellis, rent
60 00
Chapman Valve Co. .
4 98
J. L. Fairbanks & Co., stationery
8 00
Vacuum Oil Co. 27 99
W. H. Ward .
2 50
W. A. Goodnow. stock and labor 5 20
Tracy & Stevens
14 60
S. E. Benson, coal
1,104 OI
Amount carried forward,
$5,018 04
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Amount brought forward, .
$5,018 04
Sundry laborers
. 1,137 00
W. A. Hitchcock
2 00
W. B. Howe
13 50
Geo. B. Sargent & Son
90
C. W. Ellison
10 00
Wm. H. Conley
2 40
Wingate P. Sargent
25 00
Harry Stevens
32 40
Thomas McCoubry
66 21
W. W. Boardman & Co.
II 00
John Larrabee
2 60
J. C. Howes
12 00 1
John P. Deering
5 34
Ætna Rubber Mills
14 63
Robert Burlen
16 25
Fairbanks, Brown & Co.
10 15
L. W. Gilman
60
Eastern Supply Co.
5 30
R. Philpot
13 00
Frost & Hawes
7 03
Boston and Maine Railroad .
9 00
Geo. W. Bartlett
121 04
Ames Plow Co.
85
Boston and Lockport R. B. R. Co.
I 25
Addison Lane
30 00
Fuller, Dana & Fitz
51 09
Westgate & Johnson
27 25
J. O. Chandler
9 35
J. W. Harmon
6 30
C. B. & F. H. Goss
2 28
Albert B. Franklin
14 35
Amount carried forward, .
. $6,678 II
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Amount brought forward, . $6,678 II .
Wm. Morse
2 67
J. Edwards
21 40
J. T. Freeman & Co.
2 95
C. A. Whittemore .
40 13
L. E. Chandler
3 00
Geo. L. Morse
50 00
A. L. Maclachlan
13 30
$6,811 56
Number of water takers .
1,632
66 families .
1,631
stores and shops
64
motors .
9
boarding houses
6
Respectfully submitted,
PARKER MERRILL,
Registrar.
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REPORT OF WATER SUPERINTENDENT.
REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT.
TO THE WATER COMMISSIONERS.
Gentlemen : - In accordance with the usual custom, I herewith submit my annual report, giving in detail the operations of this department.
THE POND.
The following record will show the condition of the pond during the year. The lowest point October 20th, and over the dam December roth.
RECORD.
Rise and fall of pond in 1889.
Jan. I. 34 in. below high water mark.
IO. 3 1/3 in. above
20. 1/2 in. 66
30 I1/2 in.
Feb. IO. 14 in.
20 I in 66 66 28. I in. 66
Mar. I0.
1/2 in. below
66
20. 14 in. above 66
66 30 I 34 in. below 66 April 10.
14 in.
66
20. 14 in. 66
66
30. 3/4 in.
May 10.
I 12 in. 6
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REPORT OF WATER SUPERINTENDENT.
20. 21/2 in. below high water mark.
30. Full pond.
June 10. 1/2 in. above 20. 2 in. below
30. 7 in. .€
July IO. 91/2 in.
20. II34 in. 66
30. IO12 in.
66 Aug. 10. 7 in.
20. 5 in
66
66
30. 712 in.
Sept. 10. 12 in.
20. II12 in.
66
30. 1312 in.
66
Oct. 10. 1414 in.
20. 1434 in.
66
30. I4 in.
Nov. 10.
1318 in.
66
66
30 2 in.
Dec. 10.
I in. above
66
20 I in.
66
30.
14 in.
COMPARATIVE RECORD.
Showing the lowest points below high-water mark _to which the pond has been drawn since 1874.
1874-Lowest point, 43 inches, Dec. 7.
1875-Lowest point, 61 inches, Feb. 22. Pond full, June 23. Next lowest point, 33 inches, Nov. 10. 1876-Lowest point, 37 inches, Nov. 6. Pond"full, March 25.
1877-Lowest point, 33 inches, Sept. 30. Pond full [March
15.
66
66
66
20. IO1/2 in.
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1878-Lowest point, 27 I-2 inches, Nov. 13. Pond full, Jan. 15. Pond full, second time, Dec. 14.
1879-Lowest point, 45 inches, Dec. 20. Pond full and run- ning over at waste-way from Jan. I, to May 20.
1880-Lowest point 63 1-4 inches, Dec. 30; highest point May 10; being then 12 inches below high-water mark.
1881-Lowest point, 65 inches, Jan. 8, at which time the water is down to the top of the pipe at the gate - house; commenced pumping, and continued until Jan. 22. The pump was started again Feb. 6, and run until Feb. 13. Pond full and running over from March 22 to April 30. Next lowest point 32 inches, Dec. 22.
1882-Lowest point, 37 I-2 inches, Dec. 21. Pond full and running over at waste-way from March 3 to April 3.
1883-Lowest point, 82 inches, Dec. 30. The highest point reached was 15 inches below high-water mark, May 30. Commenced pumping Sept. 23, and continued to pump to this time, Dec. 31.
1884-Lowest point, 82 1-2 inches, Jan. I. Pond full and running over from April 16 to May 10. Next lowest point 40 I-4 inches, Nov. 23.
1885 -- Lowest point, 41 1-2 inches, Oct. 31. The highest point reached was on May 24, when it was 4 1-2 inches below high-water mark.
1886-Lowest point, 55 inches, Nov. 10. Full pond, running over at water-way from Feb. 14 to April 26.
1887-Lowest point, 41 3-4 inches, Dec. 10. Full pond from March 20 to May 10.
1888-Lowest point, 38 inches, Feb. 17. Full pond from April 3 to June 2, and from Nov. 30 to Dec. 31.
1889-Lowest point 14 3-4 inches, Oct. 20. Full pond, run- ning over water-way Dec. 10.
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REPORT OF WATER SUPERINTENDENT.
TABLE SHOWING LEVELS BELOW SPOT POND ROLLWAY.
Surveys made in 1884 by PERCY M. BLAKE, C. E., and GEORGE H. BISHOP, C. E.
Below Rollway.
Feet.
Reservoir 98 feet above rollway.
0.00
Rollway.
5.61
Lowest point on pipe line bet'n Woodland ave. and Ravine rd. Summit of Ravine road, near spring barrel in ground.
22.39
Northwest corner Ravine road and Washington street.
92.20
Intersection of Ravine road and Wyoming Avenue.
97.19
Intersection of Trenton street and Wyoming Avenue.
98.53
West rail Boston & Maine Railroad at Wyoming station.
0.37
Piazza floor of W. P. Sargent's house on Wyoming Hill. Intersection Berwick street and Wyoming Avenue.
91.56
Corner Main and Foster streets.
86.06
Sill of lower window of J. O. Norris' house, Cedar Park. Intersection of Main and Essex streets.
13.78
18.00
3.00
In front of G. W. Chipman's house on extension of Tremont st. Top of hill, opposite G. W. Chipman's house.
73.00
Track of Boston & Maine railroad, 100 ft. north of Franklin st. Foundation of P. W. Curry's house, Orris street.
18.00
3.16
Doleful Pond above Spot Pond, Nov. 13, 1884.
32.00 92.17 41.09
Intersection of Upham street and Bellevue Avenue. Sill of Upham street schoolhouse.
99.62
Fall from rollway to top of underpinning of Town Hall.
83.00
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REPORT OF WATER SUPERINTENDENT.
HYDRANTS.
Every hydrant has been thoroughly examined, cleaned and oiled and neatly painted.
Eleven new hydrants have been added since the last re- port, and are located as follows:
One on Albion street, near W. H. Stewart's house.
Two on Baxter, near Cleveland and Whittier streets.
Two on Bellevue avenue.
One on Botolph, near Summit avenue.
One on Chestnut Park.
One on Dill court.
One on Second street, corner Gooch street,
One on Union street, near Boardman house.
One on Woodland avenue, opposite Gyngalls' house.
SERVICE PIPE.
One hundred and thirty-five new services have been laid during the year.
34 in. pipe from mains to street line, 2,780 feet.
34 in. pipe from street line to cellars, 2,538 feet.
GATES SET IN 1889.
One 6-inch on Baxter street, junction of Cleveland street. One 6-inch on Bellevue avenue, junction of Porter street. One 4-inch on Botolph street, junction of West hill avenue. One 4-inch on Botolph street, junction of Woodland avenue.
One 4-inch on Baxter street, junction of Whittier street.
One 4-inch on Gooch street, junction of Grove street. One 4-inch on Linwood avenue, junction of Lynde street. One 4-inch on Melrose street, junction of Warren street. One 4-inch on Sixth street, junction of Third street.
One 6-inch on Third street, junction of Larrabee street.
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One 6-inch on Grove street, junction of new street. One 6-inch on Grove street, junction of new street. One 6-inch on Grove street, junction of new street.
One 4-inch on Bellemont street, junction of new street. One 6-inch on Orris street, junction of new street.
RESERVOIR.
During the year, the pine trees in the vicinity of the res- ervoir have been removed, since which time we had no far- ther trouble from pine needles being blown into the reser- voir, thus avoiding the necessity and expense of drawing off the water and cleaning the basin.
PUMPING STATION.
The buildings are in good order, except the coal sheds, which should be painted this year. The pumps and boilers are in good repair, and have been well kept. Expenses for repairs have been slight the past year, the engineer having done the work required.
FURNITURE, STOCK, &C., ON HAND JAN. 1, 1890.
Stock on hand, estimated cost $1,788 70 Office furniture. 475 00
Tools and fixtures at pumping station 100 00
Tools and fixtures at shop 850 00
Horses, wagons, &c.,
850 00
$4,063 70
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES W. RILEY, Superintendent.
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REPORT OF WATER SUPERINTENDENT.
TOTAL AMOUNT AND LOCATION OF MAIN AND DISTRIBUTING PIPES TO PRESENT TIME.
FEET OF PIPE.
GATES.
STREETS.
16-in.
14-in.
12-İn.
Io-in.
8-in.
6-in.
4-in.
2-in.
16-in1.
12-in.
Io-in:
8-in.
6-in.
4-in.
2-in.
Albion
477
I
.
.. .
. .
Allen Place
I38
Ashland.
1,955
2
. .
. .
. .
Auburn
372
I
Avon .. .
422
I
..
Baxter.
946
494
3
T
..
Battery Place.
150
. .
.
. .
. .
. .
2 ..
Borneo
924
2
I
... .
Bellevue Avenue
1,416
1,026
4
2
.
Botolph
232
847
2
2
2
..
Belmont
376
Berwick
1,22612
I
2
. .
Brazil.
I,II5
2
2
.
Cedar Park
1,2061/2
595
2
2
I
Charles
335
I
Chestnut
817
I
2
.
Circuit ..
438
.. .
. .
Cleveland
1,065
I
I
.
Cottage ...
1,142
193
2
2
.
Chestnut Park
226
I
Dell Avenue
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