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THE WATER ORDINANCE.
The board feels that the ordinance governing this depart- ment should receive a thorough revision. According to the understanding of the Board the ordinance now in force was established by recommendation of the original Water Commissioners at the completion of the construction of the works and has received scarcely any attention since that time. It was probably not expected by its framers that it would long remain in force, but that it would serve its purpose temporarily and be amended from time to time as its defects were developed by knowledge of the needs of the de- partment acquired through experience in the maintenance of the Works. The Board respectfully recommends that the ordinance be revised.
QUALITY OF WATER.
The Board feels that the water-takers have a special cause for gratification in the purity of the water as shown by
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recent analyses. Always of high rank as water for domestic use, especially during the past year has its good quality been manifested. In August last by direction of the Board the Registrar caused three samples of the water (one from the filter basin, one from pipes driven in the filter basin, and one from pipes driven in connection with the additional supply) to be analyzed by Prof. Wood, of the Harvard Medical School, a recognized authority in the matter of water analysis. The results of these analyses were as follows:
[FIGURES EXPRESS PARTS PER 100,000 OF WATER.]
RESIDUE.
LOCATION.
FREE AMMONIA.
"ALBUMI- NOID" AMMONIA.
CHLORINE.
HARD- NESS.
Fixed.
Volatile.
Total.
From Pipes in Filter Basin.
0.0004
0.0008
0.40
1.90
2.20
4.10
1º
From Filter Basin.
0.0002
0.0006
0.40
2.30
1.70
4.00
1º
From Pipes on "Add'] Supply."
0.0002
0.0004
0.40
3.70
3.00
6.70
2º
It is a well known fact that the contamination of a water by organic matter and especially sewage is indicated by the quantity of albuminoid ammonia developed by its anal- ysis ; a rule laid down by Mr. Wanklyn, the water expert, and quoted by Dr. Austin, of Boston, in his work on Water Analyses is that " If the albuminoid ammonia amounts to .002 or to less than .005 parts per one hundred thousand the water belongs to the class of very pure water. Albuminoid ammonia above one hundreth part per million begins to be a very suspicious sign, and over fifteen thousandths ought to condemn the water absolutely."
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It will be noticed that the least favorable of the analy- ses quoted above shows albuminoid ammonia to exist in such small quantity that it could be increased six hundred per cent. and still, under the above rule, be very pure water and twelve hundred per cent. even before "beginning to have a very suspicious sign." As a matter of still further interest it may be said that the published analysis of the famous Everett Spring water shows that it contains more than eight times the quantity of albuminoid ammonia that is shown by the least favorable of the above quoted analyses.
GUARANTIES ON EXTENSIONS.
As a matter of information the following statement is given of the percentage of income received during the past year on the cost of extensions laid since 1879.
From extensions of 1880, 8.2 per cent. of cost.
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66 66 " 1881, 7.8 66
66 66 " 1882, 6.5 66 66
66 66 " 1883, 5.0 66 66
66 66 66
.6 66 " 1884, 5.0 66 66 66 66 66
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The Board are now considering the matter of recom- mending to the City Council that there be laid without guaranties several extensions of main pipe to secure a better circulation of the water and to relieve the department of the expense necessitated by the frequent flushings now re- quired.
WATER BOARD OFFICE.
In the office of the Board at City Hall several improve- ments have lately been made, notably that of the provision of a large book-case for the proper filing of the reports of the different Water Departments received by the Board. These reports, expressing as they necessarily do the varied ideas
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and experience of men versed in water works management are of very great value and the Board feel that great atten- tion should be given to the matter of securing them, partic- ularly those of the larger cities, and in keeping them in convenient shape for the use of the Board, the City Council, or any citizens who may desire to refer to them.
CONDITION OF THE WORKS.
The works are in a very satisfactory condition. The Pumping Station has needed and received but little atten- tion during the past year. About the only work being some slight repairs to the roof.
The engines and boilers are in good condition, the only repairs to them necessary having been the relining of the furnace doors and the procurement of a new valve spring for the high pressure pump.
The grounds about the Station have been neatly kept by the Superintendent; the trees planted three years ago are growing well and the whole surroundings of the building are much better in appearance than was the case a few years ago.
At the filter basin no work has been required except that necessary for the proper protection of the water against contamination from vegetable growth; this work has required great care and has only been done at consid- erable expense. During the past summer to prevent tres- passing upon the basin grounds the Board voted to close them to the public and posted notices warning people that all trespassing would be punished. This action had the de- sired effect and no further trouble was experienced.
The reservoir is in good condition, and with the sur- roundings has had the usual care bestowed upon it. The Board is now considering a recommendation of the Superin-
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tendent that the driveway around the reservoir be gravelled; should the driveway be thus improved a saving would doubt- less be thereby made in the cost of its maintenance.
APPENDIX.
Appended will be found in detail a complete description of the work performed by the department during the year with a statement of its receipts and expenditures and other matters of interest and information.
CONCLUSION.
In conclusion the permanent members of the board desire to place upon record their appreciation of the valuable ser- vices rendered to the department by their colleagues of the City Council, Alderman Farley and Councilman Upton. In their retirement from the board the department loses two faithful, earnest and conscientious public servants.
The board also desire to express their gratification at the harmonious relations that have always existed between them and the City Council, and their sincere appreciation of the courtesy with which their recommendations have invariably been considered.
For the Newton Water Board.
EDWARD W. CATE, President.
IN WATER BOARD, January 22, 1886. S
Accepted and ordered transmitted to City Council as report of Water Department for the year 1885.
Attest : ALBERT S. GLOVER, Clerk.
DETAILS OF EXTENSIONS MADE IN 1885.
LENGTH OF EACH SIZE IN FEET.
GATES.
HYDRANT.
CUBIC YARDS OF ROCK.
12-IN.
8-IN.
6-IN.
4-IN.
Bellevue Private way off Bennington.
1
From Bennington, south.
Bowdoin
J
From Forest, north .
477
-
-
-
77.60
Private way off Boylston.
From Boylston, north
390
1
Private way off Central
4
From Central, east
187
Chandler.
2
From Bridge, west.
142
Chestnut.
Extended south
505
1
1
52.00
Court .
2
Extended east
237
Crafts ..
2
From Washington, west . Extended west.
245
Crescent
1
From California, south. ..
192
1
Crafts and North
2
Extended west and north.
340
1933
1
Farlow Park.
7
For Park supply .
24
455
Faxon .
1.
From California, south.
406
1
Fern .
4
Extended east
225
1
Private way off Floral.
5
Extended north
207
-
1
-
-
-
-
Total, Carried Forward
505
585
4217
2115
10
5
140.20
-
-
I
-
1
Extended west.
350
170
1
Boylston ...
Extended east .
188
-
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
25
244
6.90
Floral Avenue and Hyde ....
LOCATION.
STREET.
WARD.
22
-
480
1
Crafts
2
3 70
Extended north.
DETAILS OF EXTENSIONS MADE IN 1885 (Continued).
LENGTH OF EACH SIZE, IN FEET.
GATES.
HYDRANTS.
CUBIC YARDS OF ROCK.
12-IN.
8-IN.
6-IN.
4-IN.
Brought Forward ..
505
585
4217
2115
10
5
140.20
Freeman.
4
Extended north.
281
1
45.08
Greenwood Avenue.
3
From Mt. Vernon, north.
-
337
1
Hawthorne
2
Extended north
203
Highland and Lenox
3
Extended north and east.
429
665
2
Hollis
1
From Centre .
256
-
-
-
23
. .
507
1
-
21.
Prospect
3
Extended south
730
1.1
Ridge
6
From Parker, east.
352
1
29.
Station
G
Extended east.
1497
-
1
1
Webster and Crescent.
3
Extended west and south.
1242
1
1
Walnut
6
From Beacon, north. 345
-
-
-
-
Total
850
2082
11,047
3626
21
13
525.24
Irving .
6
Extended south.
95
Lincoln Court.
2
From Adams, west.
133
1
-
Linwood Avenue
2
From Walnut, west
478
1
1
Murray and Highland
2
Extended south and west.
1126
173
1
1
12.50
Orris.
4
From Lexington, east.
Parker
6
Extended south. .
919
1
1
208 76
Vista Avenue and Aspen
4
Extended south and west.
415
67.60
Hyde Avenue.
1
Extended south
-
-
Length of Main Pipe laid during the year 1885, 17,605 feet.
WARD.
LOCATION.
STREET.
DESCRIPTION OF MAIN PIPE LAID TO DEC. 31, 1885.
LENGTH OF DIFFERENT SIZES, IN FEET.
DATE OF LAYING.
TOTAL.
24-IN.
20-IN.
16-IN.
12-IN.
8-IN.
6-IN.
4-IN.
Laid previous to Jan'y 1878,
761
18,012
2,457
58,932
53,321
116,815
23,235
273,533
Laid during 1878.
180
8,391
2,085
10,656
Laid during 1879
1,083
947
13,148
3,122
18,300
Laid during 1880.
754
1,484
9,728
4,053
16,019
Laid during 1881.
484
7,449
2,483
10,416
Laid during 1882
1,211
10,416
2,605
14.232
Laid during 1883
1,242
2,656
7.941
2,304
14,143
Laid during 1884
242
8,951
983
10,176
Laid during 1885
850
2,082
11,047
3,626
17,605
Total
761
18,012
2,457
63,103
62,365
193,886
44,496
385, 080
.
Total length of main laid to date 385,080 feet or 72.93 miles.
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DETAILS OF SERVICES LAID IN 1885.
IRON PIPE.
LEAD PIPE.
TOTAL.
6-IN.
4-IN.
2-IN.
1}-IN.
1-IN.
3-IN.
1-IN.
¿- IN.
g-IN.
3-IN.
No.
No.
No.
Lengthi No. in feet. in feet.
No.
No.
No.
Length in feet.
Length No. in feet.
No.
Length in feet.
No.
Length in feet.
No.
Length in feet.
January.
112.90
February .
1
114.00
1
82.60
13
562.70
2
130.00
29.00
16
804.30
May
1
35.00
22
1098.50
1
63.30
24
1196.80
June
721.05
1
27.20
6
532.45
1
112.90
35
1544.75
July. .
1
428.00
144.00
1
16.30
2
322.20
16
671.35
1
107.25
4
813.70
118.95
25
2621.75
August .
1
34.20
1
6.00
13
742.70
1
54.25
2
x
435.60
5
247.00
30
1611.95
October.
284.00
58.10
3
14.80
7
185.50
1
2-9.40
220.25
7
527.05
1
58.70
19
1637.80
November.
3
20.00
152.55
1
163.25
1
92.10
2
216.20
17.45
16
661.55
December
1
45.10
25
706.40
1
29.80
2
253.50
81.40
29
1116.20
Total
1
114.00
2
462.20
1
473.10
2
80.40
14
625.75
145
5571.35
4
534.10
5
575.80
33
3135.50
8
795.25
215
12367.45
2
1
41.90
155.90
March
1
57.05
1
57.05
April . .
4
151.15
23
13
518.75
1
163.70
1
129.85
16
846.50
September
.
.
.
.
.
.
· ·
-
Total Iron, 7326.80 feet.
Total Lead, 5040.65 feet.
DATE OF LAYING.
Length in feet.
Lengthlı in feet.
Length
Length in feet.
Length in feet.
2
112.90
.
126.40
.
.
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Supply Pipe Laid in 1885.
STREET.
WARD.
LOCATION.
LENGTH IN FT. OF DIFFERENT SIZES.
TOTAL.
2-IN.
1-IN.
Beacon
6
From Walnut, West
153
153
Carlisle
6
From Station,
East
201
201
Hyde
6
From Lake,
South .
102
102
Prince
3
From Temple, South
307
307
Off River
3
From River,
162
162
Off Walnut .
6
From Walnut, West .
260
260
Total
1,023
162
1,185
Number and Lengths of Services Laid to Date.
DATE OF LAYING.
NUMBER.
LENGTH IN FEET.
Laid to January, 1878
1,497
104,065
During 1878
188
15,449
During 1879
232
13,670
During 1880
228
18,039
During 1881
267
14,675
During 1882
169
10,904
During 1883
159
11,709
During 1884
179
12,113
During 1885
215
12,367
Total
3,134
212,991
North
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Statement of Services in Use December 31, 1885.
Number of services laid throughout the city December 31. 1885 . 3,134
Number of services shut off for non-pay- ment, remaining, of December 31, 1884 9
Number of these turned on during the past year 3
Leaving of these still shut off 6
Number of services shut off for non pay- ment during the past year 1
Number of these turned on again during the past year . 1
Leaving of these still shut off 0
Number of services shut off by request,
remaining off December 31, 1884 . 88
Number of these turned on during the past year 26
Leaving of these still shut off 62
Number of services turned off by request during the past year . 198
Number of these turned on again during the past year . 119
Leaving of these still shut off 79
Number of services once turned on, re- maining off December 31, 1885 147
Number of services never turned on .
122
Total number services remaining off December 31, 1885 269
Leaving number services in use Decem-
ber 31, 1885 2,865
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The following meters were set up in 1885: Crown 127, Worthington 2, and Union Piston 1.
CLASSIFICATION OF METERS NOW IN USE.
SIZES.
DESCRIPTION.
TOTAL.
Į-IN.
B-IN.
3-IN.
1-IN.
15-IN.
2-IN.
3-IN.
Worthington.
301
6
3
1
311
Crown .
396
4
11
1
2
1
415
Union Piston. .
194
19
1
214
Union Rotary.
44
2
4
50
Spooner
2
2
Desper.
3
3
Boston.
1
1
Equitable.
1
1
Indicator
1
1
Total
396
543
34
20
1
2
2
998
WATER PUMPED AND CONSUMED.
There were pumped during 1885, 222,674,916 gallons of water, about 26,000,000 more than in 1884. During the year the reservoir has been kept at an average elevation of 15.72 feet, representing a supply of about 12,500,000 gallons. The following table shows the average daily consumption during the past eight years, and the accompanying table, prepared by the City Engineer, shows the same graphically, together with the rainfall during the same time.
MILLION GALLOXS
2 MOLLIOX GALLOXS
3 MILLIOX GALLOXS
4 MILLIOX GALLONS
5 MILLIOX GALLOXS
6 MOLLIOX GALLONS
5 IXCHES
4 INCHES
3 IXCHES
2 IXCHES
JAN
FEB.
MAR
APPCTT
MAY
JUNE
JULY
AUG.
SEPT
OCT
NOV.
DEG. JAN. FEB.
MAR
APP.
MAY
JUNE
JULY
AUG.
SEPT.
OCT.
NOV.
DEC.
JAN.
FEB.
MAR.
APR. MAY
JUNE
1879
JULY AUG.
SEPT
OCT.
NOV.
DEC.
JAN.
FEB.
MAR
APR.
MAY
JUNE
JULY
AUG.
SEPT.
OCT.
NOV.
DEC.
JAN.
FEB.
MAR
APR.
MAY
JUNE
JULY
AUG.
SEPT
OCT.
NOV.
DEC.
JAN.
FEB.
MAR.
APR.
MAY
JUNE
JULY
AUG.
SEPT.
OCT.
NOV.
DEC.
JAN.
FEB.
MAR.
APR.
MAY
JUNE
1883
JULY
AUG.
SEPT
OCT.
NOV.
DEC.
JAN.
FEB.
MAR.
APR.
MAY
JUNE
JULY
AUG.
SEPT
OCT.
NOV.
DEC.
JAN
FEB.
MAR
APR.
MAY
1885
JULY
AUG.
SEPT
OCT.
NOV.
DEC.
) XOLLION GALLONS,
ZADLLION GALLOXS,
3 MLLION GALLONS.
À MOLLION GALLONS.
S MILLION GALLONS.
6 MILLION GALLONS.
MILLIOX GALLOXS,
3 INCHES.
LIXCHES,
DIAGRAM SHOWING WEEKLY CONSUMPTION AND RAINFALL FROM 1877 TO 1885 INCLUSIVE.
Compiled by the City Engineer_
WATER
WORKS.
RAINFALL_
1877
-
1878
1880
1881
1882
1884
JUNE
AAAAWAS
CAM
7912
A1
1AM
mer
1
акодина когдака
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DETAILS OF WATER CONSUMPTION, 1885.
Total consumption of water for year, 224, 463,320 gallons. Divided as follows :
.
Family use (including private stables and hose on lawns and gardens), 80% or 179,500, 000 galls.
Manufactories, stores, churches, etc., 9% or 20,000,000 galls.
City use (including hydrants, street sprinkling,
drinking fountains and public buildings), 11% or 25,000,000 galls.
WATER TAKERS BY WARDS.
Ward.
Families using by faucet.
Families using by meter.
Total.
Persons using by faucet.
Persons using by meter.
Total.
1
371
136
507
1,952
758
2,710
2
347
195
542
1,798
1,056
2,854
3
280
153
433
1,357
914
2,271
4
328
112
440
1,598
909
2,507
5
269
77
346
1,223
410
1,633
6
196
196
392
992
1,209
2,201
7
208
176
384
1,060
1,059
2,119
Totals
1,999
1,045
9,980
6,315 (or 39%)
(or 66%) (or 34%)
(or 61%)
Total families, 3,044. Total individuals using, 16,295.
Services metered, 344%. Services not metered, 654%.
Average persons per family, 5g.
Average consumption each family per day (all purposes), 202 gallons.
Average consumption each family per day (family use only), 161 gallons.
Average daily consumption by actual users, per head (all pur- poses), 37 7-10 gallons.
Average daily consumption by actual users, per head, in families supplied by faucet, 38 3-10 gallons.
Average daily consumption per individual in families supplied through meters, 17 3-10 gallons.
Average daily consumption, per head, all inhabitants, all pur- poses, 30 7-10 gallons.
Amount received per 1,000 gallons, 23 cents.
Average yearly revenue per supply pipe, $13.05.
DAILY AVERAGE CONSUMPTION FROM 1878 TO 1885.
MONTH.
1878.
1879.
1880.
1881
1882.
1883.
1884.
1885.
January .
286,234
309,645
386,524
406,212
445,257
526,943
449,079
532,659
February .
274,792
300,275
341,920
397,346
470,841
481,437
444,011
563,741
March . .
227,484
300,048
325,996
354,168
541,149
503,804
473,190
466,218
April . .
221,508
297,850
381,002
392,617
477,540
494,281
451,722
543,734
May
294,278
388,671
514,382
466,234
510,951
568,500
502,412
566,650
June
369,844
455,924
719,348
475,573
646,752
719,838
679,588
835,919
July .
557,446
488,733
515,623
520,529
764,985
818,209
626,404
870,227
August
386,916
502,418
540,408
510,214
944,486
1,042,608
560,032
660,262
September .
374,517
387,366
530,826
550,974
712,994
882,348
663,817
673,137
October
343,431
370,238
419,474
467,155
601,593
511,039
552,219
580,189
November .
304,208
361,446
387,683
440,689
520,945
482,570
476,116
529,666
December .
297,890
336,777
364,196
426,752
501,669
460,994
497,075
532,023
.
Daily average. .
328,212
374,949
452,032
450,705
594,930
624,381
532,804
614,968
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Receipts for the Year 1885.
Received on account of water rates . $36,685 56
Received on account of meter rates 17,161 10
Received onaccount of service and meter account 5,471 52
Received on account of construction account 2,504 32
Total receipts for year $61,822 50
Expenditures for the Year 1885.
MAINTENANCE.
Amount of appropriation . Expense of Registrar's office, in- cluding salary of Registrar, Inspector, traveling and mis- cellaneous expenses
$13,000 00
$2,881 35
Expense of Superintendent's of- fice, including salary of Super- intendent, traveling, miscella- neous and pipe-laid expenses Expense at pumping station, in- cluding salaries of engineer and fireman, fuel, repairs, etc. Maintaining reservoir
1,949 86
4,618 94
540 20
Maintaining mains
628 23
Maintaining hydrants .
386 52
Maintaining services .
201 09
Maintaining filter basin
835 47
Amounts carried forward . $12,041 66
$13,000 00
32
Amount brought forward $12,041 66 $13,000 00
Maintaining stand pipes
87 47
Maintaining city teams
349 25
Maintaining drinking posts . 51 55
Maintaining watering troughs
55 27
Maintaining dwelling at station . 21 94
Tools 266 35
Total
$12,873 49
Balance, unexpended, !. 126 51
SERVICE AND METER ACCOUNT.
Amount of appropriation
$6,700 00
Expended for new meters
$2,258 56
Expended for new services . 2,945 53
Expended for maintenance serv-
ices
250 50
Expended for maintenance of
meters .
435 62
Expended for inspection
393 68
Expended for city teams
176 33
Expended for flooding fields
11 03
Total .
Balance, unexpended, .
$6,471 25 $228 75
REBATE ACCOUNT.
Amount of appropriation .
$500 00
Amount expended
196 43
Balance, unexpended
$303 57
.
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CONSTRUCTION ACCOUNT.
Expended for new mains
25,433 45
Expended for new hydrants
788 12
Expended for new services
4,496 96
Expended for new gates
344 07
Expended for tools and repairs
590 10
Expended for engine fittings
7 84
Expended for blow-offs
40 00
Expended for gate boxes .
785 04
Expended for city teams .
257 69
Expended for drinking posts
14 10
Expended for meter room
288 06
Expended for B. & A. R. R.
1,325 62
Expended for additional supply
864 26
Total
$35,235 31
Cr. By receipts during year
2,504 32
Net expenditure during '85
32,730 99
Net expenditure to Dec. 31, '84
966,584 73
Net expenditure to Dec. 31, '85
. $999,315 72
COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES FROM 1878 TO 1885.
EXPENDITURES.
RECEIPTS.
WATER RATES.
DEFICIT.
Interest.
Main- tenance.
Services and Meters.
Total.
Services and Meters.
Total.
From City.
Other Sources.
1878 .
$44,800.00
$9,777.69
$6.997.45
$61,575.14
$5,896.74
$17,598.33
$5,280.55
$25,775.62
$35,799.52
1879.
45,500.00
8,841.20
4,860.57
59,201.77
6,132.50
21,023.02
3,138.68
30,294.20
28,907.57
1880
47,750.00
9,223.70
4,212.24
61,185.94
8,919.00
24,815.58
6,192.40
39,926.98
21,258.96
1881 .
48,900.00
12,682 49
4,951.20
66,533.69
8,533.18
26,953.10
5,206.48
40,692.76
25,840.93
1882
49,600.00
13,811.62
5,590.63
69,002.25
9,729.01
32,703.38
5,454.59
47,886.98
21,115.27
1883 .
50,900.00
16,266.01
5,498.65
72,664.66
12,851.22
36,476.73
5,727.50
55,055.45
17,609.21
1884 .
52,500.00
13,351.94
5,584.97
71,436.91
12,127.56
37.641.45
5,879.38
55,648.39
15,788.52
1885 .
53,100.00
12,873.49
6,471.25
72,444.74
14,278.89
39,567.77
5,471.52
59,318.18
13,126.56
YEAR.
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ORDINANCE OF THE WATER DEPARTMENT.
SECTION 1. A Water Board is hereby established, con- sisting of five persons, of whom one shall be a member of the Board of Aldermen, one a member of the Common Council and three at large.
SEC. 2. The Water Board shall have the general super- vision and management of the water works. They shall hire an engineer and a fireman for the pumping station.
SEC. 3. They shall annually, in the month of January, present to the City Council a report to and including the thirty-first day of December of the preceding year, containing a full statement of the doings of the department, of the con- dition of the water works, of the number of the water takers, the number of cases where water has been cut off, the num- ber and amounts of abatements and such other matters as they may deem proper.
SEC. 4. The Superintendent shall have general super- intendence of the out-of-door work. He shall, as soon as may be after any service-pipe is laid, report to the Registrar the measurements of the same, with the details of work done and materials furnished thereon, specifying what proportion is chargeable to the applicant. He shall also furnish the
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Registrar with a detailed report of all main pipe laid, and with such other information and accounts as may be nec- essary.
SEC. 5. The pay-roll of the Water Department shall be made up by or under the direction of the Superinten- dent and given to the Registrar, who shall examine it and present it to the said Board for their action.
SEC. 6. The Registrar shall annually, on or before the fifteenth day of September, lay before said Board an esti- mate in detail of the appropriations required by the depart- ment and of its income for the next financial year.
SEC. 7. The Registrar shall assess the water rates according to the tariff established by the City Council. He shall once in each year visit, or cause to be visited, the prem- ises of each person who takes water, make out and distribute bills and exercise a constant supervision over the use of water, and attend to the enforcement of all regulations relat- ing thereto.
SEC 8. He shall direct the kind of water-meters which shall be used, and shall inspect all meters, and may refuse to furnish water through any meter, which, upon inspection, he may deem out of order or inaccurate.
Meters will be furnished and maintained by the city at cost to all takers who desire to use them; and the city reserves the right to put in a meter, in any case, at its own cost, and charge for water by measure instead of by sched- ule rates.
Payment for meters must be made before they are set.
Any meter defective in construction, and removed by the Registrar for that reason, shall be replaced at the cost of the city, except when the meter shall have been rendered unfit for use by the owner or occupant of the premises.
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SEC. 9. The Registrar shall record the name of every water taker, the kind of building, the name of the street, the nature of the use, the number of fixtures and the amount charged in each case. His books shall be always open to the inspection of any committee of the City Council designated to examine them.
SECTION 10. All bills for water, including the mini- mum charge for water furnished by meter, shall be payable to the Treasurer, in advance, on the first day of March an- nually. Bills for specific supplies, or for part of a year, and fines and penalties, shall be paid before the water is let on. Where water is supplied by meter, the excess over minimum rates shall be payable semi-annually, on the first day of March and of September, for the six months next preceding.
SECTION 11. In every case of non-payment of the water rent for thirty days after the same is due, the Regis- trar shall cause a written demand to be left at the premises where the water is taken ; and unless the rent is paid within three days thereafter, together with twenty cents for the de- mand, the Registrar shall cut off the supply. The water shall not be let on until the amount due, together with said fee and two dollars for the shutting off and letting on, is paid whether other persons taking water through the same service pipe are delinquent or not. In every case of non-payment of water rent the owner of the premises, whether he is the occupant or not, shall be required to pay the same and all charges connected therewith, provided he has been duly noti- fied of the use of water and has made no objection.
SECTION 12. The water shall not be sold or delivered out of the limits of the city, unless by special vote of the City Council.
SECTION 13. Applications for the extension of the main
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water pipes shall be presented to and acted upon by the City Council ; but no such extension shall be made until the City Engineer has established the line and grade to which the pipes should be laid, and certified to the same in writing to the Registrar.
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