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The Board is well satisfied with the construction work this year, both as regards to progress and quality of work done. Work was completed in September and up to the present time no failures have appeared. In March, 1921, the final inspection will be made and any failures appearing at that time may be repaired either by the Con-
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tractor or by the Town, the cost of such repairs, if any, paid from the percentage retained from the Contractors estimates for this purpose.
Our system is now connected with the Metropolitan System at Bear Hill. The Metropolitan system from Bear Hill to its connec- tion with the existing system in Stoneham is also complete with the exception of the temporary pumping station. The State authorities are of the opinion that this station will be completed and pumps in- stalled so that the system may be put in operation by June 30, 1921. This completion depends, however, on the action taken by the Legis- lature on the bill calling for an appropriation of $40,000. the amount needed to complete the work at this station, which has been asked for by the Metropolitan Water and Sewer Board.
There are several remaining streets in the centre of the Town and the residential sections where sewers are needed at once, but in view of the fact that but approximately $30,000 remains of the origin- al $200,000. which the Town is authorized to borrow outside of its debt limit for construction purposes, it will not be possible to construct any considerable amount of extensions at present. When the present sewers are in operation, there will be approximately $50,000 available from sewer assessments, which may be used for such extensions as the Town may authorize from time to time.
The Commissioners recommend that the balance of the streets au- thorized as well as such additional streets as are in need of immediate sanitary facilities, be sewered in 1921 in so far as the $30,000 will go and also that all house connections be laid wherever sewers are constructed in order that full advantage can be taken of the system as soon as the State connection is in operation.
Schedule of streets in which sewers were constructed in 1920:
Street
From
To
Length
Arlington
Prescott
Woburn
400
Berkeley
Woburn
King
1256
Fremont
Prospect
Berkeley
456
High
Haven
Woburn
488
Harnden
Salem
Reading Square
559
Hillcrest Road
Prescott
Howard
45
Howard
Hilcrest Road
Sigsbee
810
Interceptor
Mt. Vernon
Kingston
205
Kingston
Interceptor
Middlesex
719
Lincoln
Prescott
Woburn
573
Linden
Woburn
Mt. Vernon
159
Middle
Union
Pleasant
314
Middlesex Ave.
Kingston
Beyond Deering
1112
Mt. Vernon
Linden
Interceptor
230
78
Prescott
Perkins
Westerly
374
Salem
Harrison
Main
1005
Sanborn
Woburn
Northerly
341
Sanborn
Woburn
Southerly
375
Summer Ave.
Woburn
King
1230
Union
Harnden
Middle
304
Washington
Prescott
Woburn
425
Woburn
Manhole
Beyond Sanborn
350
Woburn
Linden
Chute
699
Woburn
High
Chute
282
Woburn
Lincoln
Temple
917
Woburn
Temple
Pratt
450
Woburn
Prospect
Beyond Berkeley
615
15100
Streets in which the construction of sewers were authorized, but in which no work was done, or only partially done:
John
Salem
Pleasant
Howard
Sigsbee
West
Washington
Lincoln
Prescott
Temple
Woburn
Summer Ave.
Minot
Washington
Park
Warren Ave.
Maple
Minot
Maple
Centre
Warren Ave.
Main
Park
Ash
Park Ave.
Main
End
Gould
Haven
Ash
Centre Ave.
Maple
Minot
Green
Main
Village
Schedule of streets in which house connections are constructed :
South Main St.
Salem St.
Harnden St.
Woburn St.
Lincoln St.
Haven St.
Washington St.
Howard St.
Pleasant St.
Hillcrest Road.
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The financial statement of the Department is as follows :
Bond issue for sewer construction $65,000.00
Unexpended balance of appropriation for
house connections 4,466.75
$69,466.75
EXPENDITURES
Annie M. Brown, right of way $ 50.00
B. M. R. R., care of tracks and traffic a-c crossings of right of way 1,231.27
A. Michilini, house connection 90.75
Bruno & Petitte, balance cost of Brook St., repairs
4,725.36
Advertising bids for sewer construction
87.85
P. N. Sweetser, storage of pipe
225.00
P. N. Sweetser, G. K. joint compound
84.12
P. N. Sweetser, sewer pipe
2,112.38
P. N. Sweetser, unloading sewer pipe
38.67
Antony Cefelo, sewer construction
47,347.23
Antony Cefelo, house connections
3,940.80
C. M. White Co., manhole frames and covers Adams & Co., gauze
8.75
Wendall, Bancroft & Co., laths
7.20
Chas. R. Gow, services
150.00
Reading Water Works, raising water pipe
99.75
Reading Water Works, laying house con- nections 88.74
F. A. Barbour, superintendence
5,446.22
Unexpended balance
1,937.46
$69,466.75
Amount authorized :
Sewer Commissioners, salaries
$ 225.00
Office expenses
200.00
$ 425.00
Amount expended :
N. E. Tel. & Tel. Co. 25.97
W. E. & J. F. Twombly, printing 46.18
Christine Atkinson, copying 29.25
M. F. Charles, record books
3.35
Boston Record, proposals
2.70
Hodson Bros., glass
2.00
P. O. Box rental and miscellaneous
6.13
Sewer Commissioners, salaries 225.00
Unexpended balance
84.42
$ 425.00
1,795.20
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Vitrified pipe and specials; Cast Iron Manhole Covers, Frames and Steps; and G-K Pipe Joint Compound, property of the Sewer De- partment, Town of Reading, stored in the Ash St. pipe yard, Nov. 10th, 1920 :
Straight Pipe
2 ft. length 1350 lin. ft. 5"
6"
2 0
1520 “
8"
2
66
22
8"
3
6
2190
66
10"
2
66
6
12"
3
477
15"
3
6 " 66
18"
3
20"
3 "
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Specials
Y. Branches
6" x 5"
30 pieces
6" x 6"
1
8" x 5"
133
66
10" x 5"
2
12" x 5"
15
66
T. Branches
5" x 5"
34 pieces
6" x 5"
3
8" x 5"
4
66
8" x 8"
7
10" x 5"
4
6" x 6" x 6"
1
66
1/8 Bends
5"
101 pieces
6"
106
8"
41
10"
19
1/4 Bends
1
5"
18 pieces
6"
14
8"
8
6
66
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Miscellaneous
5" to 6" increasers . 20 pieces 6" to 5" reducers 6 8" to 5" reducers 3
20 Cast Iron Manhole Covers
21 Cast Iron Manhole Frames
112 Cast Iron Manhole Steps 450 lbs. G-K compound, in 5 containers
Value of materials in stock as per above list
$2,600.00
JOHN W. OWEN, Chairman EDWARD J. DAHILL, Secretary EDWIN C. HANSCOM
Sewer Commissioners.
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REPORT OF CHIEF OF FIRE DEPARTMENT
TO THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN :
GENTLEMEN :
I herewith submit the annual report of the Fire Department giving a record of the alarms received during the year ending De- cember 31, 1920, and such other information as I believe may be of in- terest to the Town.
MANUAL FORCE
The Department consists of five (5) permanent men (including its chief) and twenty-five (25) call men.
APPARATUS
The apparatus consists of one (1) Triple Combination one (1) Double Tank Combination and Hose Truck, one (1) Combination Ser- vice Ladder Truck and one (1) Motor Hose Truck.
The Triple Combination is a Knox machine which was purchased by the Town in November, 1913. The Double Tank Combination and Hose Truck and the Combination Service Ladder Truck are Robinson machines and were purchased by the Town in the fall of 1916. The solid tires on the Ladder Truck were replaced this year with pneu- matic truck tires. These tires have proved their value; not only do they protect the machine from road shocks but they give more than double the traction in bad weather and make the operation of the truck much safer. The Motor Hose Truck is a one-ton Ford chassis with the body of one of our horse drawn hose wagons. The Triple Combination and the Double Tank Combination are in need of new radiators. When these are replaced the machines will be in first class working order.
FINANCES
My financial transactions are all embodied in the report of the Town Accountant to which I refer you for any information in that line.
RECOMMENDATIONS
I recommend new cores for the radiators on both combinations, as a repair job on the present radiators would not be practicable be cause these radiators would have to be all taken apart and rebuilt and as the tubing is quite porous this could not be a warranted job and the expense would be very near the same. I also recommend that an alarm box be installed in the Lowell St., Prospect St., and the Chestnut Hill Schools; also one near the corner of Main and Cross Sts. Each company should have an Army Type Gas Mask with spe-
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cial cannisters for smoke and illuminating gas, also an electric lan- tern, because the kerosene lanterns will not burn in smoke and are dangerous if a gas leak is encountered. I therefore recommend the purchase of four (4) masks and three (3) lanterns. I further recom- mend that a storage battery be installed on Hose No. 2 so that this machine will have steady lights when it is used at night; also that this machine be painted this year. I recommend the purchase of 500 ft. of # 1-2 inch double jacket hose.
FIRE PREVENTION
I have issued 647 permits for fires in the open this year. In- spections have been made by myself and members of the uniformed force and conditions noted. I have recommended, in some instances, that the occupant clean away rubbish and inflammable material and find the citizens quite willing to cooperate in this matter. This ready cooperation is what makes Fire Prevention our greatest asset.
RECORD OF ALARMS
Telephone 4
Bell
January
1
February
2
March
5
4
April
13
9
May
7
4
June
8
3
July
6
14
August
3
7
September
3
2
October
6
3
November
10
7
December
3
4
Total number alarms-128
68
60
Number of hours worked
104
Number of miles traveled
451.2
Number of feet of 2 1-2 inch hose laid
14000
Number of feet of chemical hose used
3050
Number of feet of ladders raised
814
Number of gallons of chemical used
1364
Number covers spread
8
Number of gallons of gasoline used
464
Number of gallons of oil used
17
Value of property in danger
$271,810.00
Insurance thereon
198,690.00
Loss thereto
15,791.74
Insurance paid thereon
12,966.74
Uninsured loss thereto
2,725.00
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.
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CONCLUSION
In conclusion, I wish to extend to your Honorable Board and to the Town Accountant and Treasurer, and Finance Committee, my thanks for the courtesies and co-operation I have received during the year. I wish to compliment the officers and members of the Depart- ment on the prompt and efficient manner in which they have per- formed their duties. I also wish to express my thanks to the Eastern Massachusetts Street Railway Company for the use of current, to the Police Department for services rendered by it at fires and to the em- ployes of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company for the prompt and efficient service rendered in receiving alarms by tele- phone.
Respectfully submitted,
O. O. ORDWAY, Chief Fire Department. December 31, 1920.
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REPORT OF FOREST WARDEN
TO THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN :
GENTLEMEN :
I herewith submit the following report of the Forest Warden for the year ending December 31, 1920:
Number of permits issued for fires in the open 47
Number calls answered for grass and brush fires 29
Number of calls from the Lookout Station 12
I have investigated all fires and sent reports of the same to the State Fire Warden.
In the Spring I posted all wood lots and paths with fire warnings, as in past years, with the same gratifying results.
I have appointed Henry M. Donegan, 11 Federal St., Deputy Forest Warden.
In conclusion, I wish to thank all who have assisted this depart- ment in any way during the past year.
Respectfully submitted,
O. O. ORDWAY, Forest Warden.
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REPORT OF BOARD OF ASSESSORS
1920
Valuation of Real Estate:
Buildings, excluding land
$5,614,860.00
Land, excluding buildings
2,490,565.00
Total Real Estate
$8,105,425.00
Personal Estate, excluding resident bank stock
$1,062,320.00
Resident bank stock
28,700.00
Total Personal Estate
$1,091,020.00
Total Real and Personal Estate assessed Apr. 1, '20 ..
$9,196,445.00
Building increase over 1919
893,085.00
Land increase over 1919
14,570.00
Personal increase over 1919
124,556.00
Total gain on Personal and Real Estate $1,032,211.00
Tax on Real Estate
$ 249,647.15
Tax on Personal Estate
33,603.82
Tax on Polls
9,505.00
Tax on Real Estate for Moth
1,282.24
Total Tax April 1, 1920 $ 294,038.21
Personal Estate assessed Dec. 1920
$ 13,350.00
Real Estate assessed Dec. 1920
5,500.00
Polls, 8 at $5.00
40.00
Tax assessed as supplementary on Real Estate Dec., '20
169.40
Tax assessed as supplementary on Personal Dec., '20 Total Personal Estate assessed 1920
411.18
1,104,370.00
Total Real Estate assessed 1920
8,110,925.00
Total Real and Personal Estate assessed in year of '20
$9,215,295.00
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State Highway Tax, 1920 $ 3,574.11
General State Tax, 1920 23,520.00
Special Tax, 1920 1,108.80
Fire Prevention, 1920 108.56
Sewerage Tax, 1920 5,266.29
Sewerage Sinking Fund, 1920
7,000.00
County Tax, 1920
10,305.45
Bay State St. Railway Tax, 1920
239.25
Municipal Lighting Plant, 1920
63.42
Total State and County Tax $51,185.88
Total 1919
46,027.42
Excess over 1919 $ 5,158.46
Balance used for Town purposes $242,852.33
Rate of taxation, 1920, $30.80 per $1,000
Number of persons assessed on property Apr. 1, 1920 2918
Number assessed for poll only 441
Additional assessed in December
9
Additional polls 8
Total assessed on property in 1920 2927
Total assessed on polls in 1920
449
Total number separate assessments
3376
Polls assessed in 1919
1969
Polls assessed in 1920
1909
Decrease in polls 60
Number of horses
163
Number of cows
309
Number of sheep
0
Number of neat cattle
35
Number of swine 91
Number of fowl
9028
Number of dwellings
1881
Number of new buildings 17
Number of acres of land 5751
Population of 1920
7424
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ASSESSORS' REPORT ON THE SURVEY OF LAND UNDER THE BLOCK SYSTEM
We have now completed 53 Plans which contain 2,502 separate lots.
The financial account is as follows:
Balance from 1919
$206.83
Appropriation for 1920
$200.00
Expended, work on plans 24.00
Balance 176.00
Total unexpended $382.83
Several plans are being made by Dana F. Perkins, C. E., none of which are completed, therefore nothing has been paid on them. The unexpended balance will take of these. plans.
We ask for an appropriation of $200.00 to continue the work on plans for the ensuing year.
MILLARD F. CHARLES
GEORGE E. HORROCKS ARDINE M. ALLEN
Board of Assessors.
Thirty-first Annual Report -OF THE-
WATER COMMISSIONERS
For the Year Ending December 31 1920
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OFFICERS OF THE WATER DEPARTMENT
Commissioners
HENRY R. JOHNSON, Chairman
Term expires 1922
HARVEY A. BANCROFT
.
Term expires 1923
EDGAR N. HUNT
Term expires 1921
Superintendent and Registrar LEWIS M. BANCROFT
Superintendent of Pumping Station FRANK F. STROUT
Fireman IRVIN WYER
OFFICE OF THE WATER BOARD Room 15, Municipal Building
OFFICE HOURS 8.30 to 12 M., 1.30 to 4.00 P. M., except Saturday Saturday, 8.30 A. M. to 12 M., 7.30 to 9 P. M.
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REPORT OF WATER COMMISSIONERS
TO THE CITIZENS OF READING:
The Board of Water Commissioners herewith submit their thirty-first annual report :
MAINTENANCE
Received fines and summons
$ 15.27
Paid Pay Roll
$ 774.55
Sal. Supt. and Registrar
1,985.35
Stamped Envelopes
137.61
Telephone
101.03
Engineering Journals
5.00
Car fares
43.54
Stationery
36.40
Printing
121.30
Burglary Insurance
16.17
Commissioners' Salaries
225.00
Reporting Transfers
31.45
Miscellaneous
41.98
Balance
3,504.11
$ 3,519.38
$ 3,519.38
MAINTENANCE OF PUMPING STATION
Received for rent and sundries
$ 225.75
Paid pay roll
$ 4,046.67
Coal
3,974.10
Teaming
856.15
Oil, Waste and Packing
183.83
Freight
1,711.04
Telephone
71.43
Lights
33.59
Pump Repairs
140.07
Boiler Repairs
292.96
Pumping Station Repairs
49.21
House Repairs
25.08
Liability Insurance
150.15
Miscellaneous
30.51
Balance
11,339.04
$11,564.79
$11,564.79
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MAINTENANCE OF FILTERS
Paid pay roll
$ 1,877.18
Electric Power
257.49
Alumina
918.90
Lime
510.00
Freight
70.20
Teaming
130.10
Repairs
101.96
Oil, Packing and Belting
6.00
Care fares
6.30
$ 3,878.13
MAINTENANCE OF METERS
Paid pay roll
$ 1,311.40
Repairs
305.94
Lamps
8.97
Miscellaneous
8.03
$ 1,634.34
MAINTENANCE OF SERVICE PIPES
Paid pay roll
S 340.62
Tools
15.00
Fittings
46.18
Miscellaneous
2.12
$ 403.92
MAINTENANCE OF MAIN PIPES
Paid pay roll
$ 250.45
Fittings
105.55
Freight
13.93
Miscellaneous
.
8.30
$ 378.23
INTEREST
Received interest on deposits
S 129.20
Paid interest on bonds
$ 5,072.50
Balance
4,943.30
$ 5,072.50
$ 5,072.50
AIR COMPRESSOR MAINTENANCE
Paid for Belt
$ 114.23
Electric Power
1,515.93
Repairs
34.97
Insurance
15.00
Miscellaneous
2.70
$ 1,682.83
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AUTOMOBILE TRUCK MAINTENANCE
Paid Registration
$ 6.00
Oil and Gasoline
229.19
Repairs
408.34
Insurance
. 77.00
$ 720.53
SHOP MAINTENANCE
Paid Municipal Light Board
$ 9.75
Coal
84.00
Repairs
9.85
$ 103.60
BONDS
Paid Bonds
$ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00
MAIN PIPE
Received for Gate
$ 49.00
Paid pay roll
110.00
Pipe
210.32
Freight
13.80
Hydrants and Gates
285.00
Lead
..
17.41
Specials
9.90
Balance
597.43
$ 646.43 $ 646.43
SERVICE PIPES
Received for pipes laid
$ 1,062.58
Paid pay roll
$ 1,724.28
Liability Insurance
174.75
Repairing Tools
48.06
Freight
10.41
Pipe
594.65
Fittings
164.40
Tools
87.99
Express
7.49
Miscellaneous
.
2.03
Balance
1,751.48
$ 2,814.06
$ 2,814.06
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METERS
Received
$ 7.22
Paid pay roll
$ 19.50
Meters
498.44
Fittings
40.39
Freight and Express
10.58
Balance
. .
$ 561.69
$ 568.91 $ 568.91
ARTESIAN WELLS
Paid for well drilling
$ 7.15
AIR LIFT PUMPS
Paid for pumps
$ 107.00
SUMMARY OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES
Cash balance from 1919
$ 6,621.88
Rent of house and sundries
225.75
Fines and summonses
15.27
Interest
129.20
Main Pipe
. .
49.00
Service Pipe
1,052.68
Meters
7.22
Meter Rates
$26,086.87
Hydrant Rent
6,030.00
Water for Drinking Fountains
100.00
Paid Maintenance
$ 3,519.38
Pumping Station Maintenance
11,564.79
Filter Maintenance
3,878.13
Meter Maintenance
1,634.34
Service Pipe Maintenance
403.92
Main Pipe Maintenance
378.23
Bonds
5,000.00
Interest
5,072.50
Air Compressor Maintenance
1,682.83
Automobile Maintenance
720.53
Shop Maintenance
103.60
Main Pipes
646,43
Service Pipes
2,814.06
Meters
568.91
Artesian Wells
7.15
Air Lift Pumps
107.00
Cash on hand
2,216.07
. .
$40,317.87
$40,317.87
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COST OF PLANT
Reported past years
$398,044.09
Main Pipe
597.43
Service Pipe
1,761.38
Meters
561.69
Artesian Wells 7.15 .
Air Lift Pumps
107.00
. . .
$401,078.74
UNPAID BILLS DEC. 31, 1920 Artesian Well & Supply Co.
$ 2,429.25
The Board recommends that $6,060 be raised and appropriated for hydrant rental, that $100.00 be raised and appropriated for water for drinking fountains.
The interest for the current year amounts to $4507.50 as follows: $ 21,000 bonds for twelve months at 41/2 percent $ 945.00
1,000 bonds for six months at 41/2 per cent 22.50
82,000 bonds for twelve months at 4 per cent 3,280.00
13,000 bonds for six months at 4 percent 260.00
$117,000
$4,507.50
Respectfully submitted,
HENRY R. JOHNSON
EDGAR N. HUNT HARVEY A. BANCROFT
Water Commissioners.
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REPORT OF WATER REGISTRAR
Amount of bills rendered in 1920
$26,457.89
Amount collected and paid Treasurer
$25,142.62
Amount uncollected
1,310.67
Amount abated
4.60
$26,457.89
$26,457.89
Amount of bills of previous years uncollected
2,222.98
Amount of bills of previous years abated and recharged
1.02
Amount collected and paid Treasurer
944.25
Amount uncollected
859.10
Amount abated
420.65
$ 2,224.00
$ 2,224.00
Amount of service pipe bills rendered in 1920
1,286.71
Amount of bills of previous years uncollected
200.83
Amount collected and paid Treasurer
$ 1,052.68
Amount uncollected
434.86
$ 1,487.54
$ 1,487.54
·
LEWIS M. BANCROFT, Registrar.
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REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT
READING WATER COMMISSIONERS:
GENTLEMEN :
The thirty-first annual report of the Superintendent is submitted for the year ending December 31, 1920.
No extension of mains was made during the year. About two tons of six-inch pipe and one hydrant were put in at the plant of the U. S. Leatheroid and Rubber Co. for fire protection, all of which was charged to this company.
Three hydrants have been replaced: one on Mt. Vernon St. op- posite Chute St .; one corner of Middlesex Ave. and Deering St .; and one corner Main and Mill Streets, this one was broken off by an automobile running against it and driving off without notifying any one.
All hydrants have been examined and put in order.
Twenty-seven services have been put in. Twelve leaks in ser- vice pipes have been repaired, eight of which were on Washington Street, caused by electrolysis.
A six-inch pipe should be put in on Washington Street, of such material as to avoid electroytic action.
The house at the pumping station should be painted and the south side of the roof of the storehouse shingled.
The stand pipe should be painted this year. The last painting was done eight years ago.
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KINDS AND SIZES OF METERS IN USE JANUARY 1, 1921
No.
NAME
2 in.
13 in.
1} in.
1 in.
å in.
fin.
78
Crown
3
1
2
2
70
984
Nash
1
3
8
8
964
201
Empire.
1
1
199
39
Lambert
1
38
9
Thompson
1
1
7
22
Worthington
22
213
Hersey
6
11
2
194
94
Neptune
1
4
8
King
8
30
Columbia
7
1
63
Gamon
63
Niagara
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YEARLY RECORD OF PUMPING SERVICE FROM JAN. 1, 1920, TO JAN. 1, 1921
MONTH
No. Days
Hrs. Min.
Gallons Pumped
Total Head
Pounds Coal
Rain- fall
January
31
248
8,547.344
219
66,004
2.75
February
29
258
45
8,606.445
64,213
6.46
March
31
265
45
8,932,457
65,726
4.21
April .
30
245
8,243,379
51,514
5.75
May
31
257
8,585,406
51,025
3.27
June.
30
253
30
8.779,591
50.594
5.24
July
31
286
15
9.563,267
54,509
1.94
August.
31
291
. .
9.769.490
58.032
2.02
September
30
245
45
8.602.507
50,619
4.27
October.
31
268
. .
9.122.826
51,884
1.16
November
30
269
15
8.936,053
54,733
4.67
December
31
215
15
7,346,447
49,269
4.82
366
3,103
30
105,035,212
219
668,122
4 -. 56
5
Union
30
8
Keystone
1754
6
10
7
24
13
1694
Gem . .
..
91
. .
SIZES
99
TABLE SHOWING AMOUNT OF RAIN AND MELTED SNOW FOR YEAR ENDING DEO. 31, 1920
Day of Month
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Day of Month
1 ....
.16
.01
.02
.02
.50
.1
2 .. . .
.66
.15
.15
3 ... .
.10
.73
.16
.3
4 . . . .
.37
.34
.13
.28
.20
4
5 ... .
1.39
1.70
.51
2.09
.01
.51
5
6. . . .
1.07
.27
.24
.03
.02
.08
6
7 ....
.02
.02
.02
.60
7
9. . .
.62
.09
.03
.12
.9
10 ....
.97
.15
.90
.17
.10
11 ....
.02
.13
.04
.11
12 ... .
.19
.03
.03
12
13 . . .
.45
.85
.43
.03
.67
13
14 .. ..
.09
.12
.05
1.21
14
15 .. ..
1.05
.33
.11
1.05
1.70
16
17 ....
.47
.15
.11
.13
17
18 ...
.10
1.60
.25
.02
·18
19 ... .
.11
.76
.56
.09
.47
.19
20 ....
.20
.22
.11
.20
21 ...
.91
.44
.03
.49
21
22 ..
.30
.13
1.32
.07
.99
.67
.22
23 .. . .
.22
.82
.02
.38
1.22
.28
24. . . .
.29
.61
24
25 ....
.01
.02
.02
.11
.25
26 ....
.39
.26
27 .. ..
.13
.03
.33
.07
.15
.55
27
28 ....
.04
.05
1.06
.04
.98
.28
29 .. . .
.27
.02
.01
.56
29
30 ....
.01
1.09
30
31 .. . .
.01
.26
.31
2.75
6.46
4.21
5.75
3.27
5.24
1.94
2.02
4.27
1.16
4.67
4.82
The average rainfall for Massachusetts, as deduced by the State Department of Health from long continued observations in various parts of the State, is 44.46 inches.
The rainfall of Reading Pumping Station in 1920 was 46.56, be- ing an excess of 2.10 inches.
There was an excess of rainfall in the months of Feb., March, April, June, September, Nov. and Dec., 10.18 inches; and a deficiency in the months of Jan., May, July, Aug. and October of 8.8 inches.
8. . . .
.02
.8
..
.21
.32
.15
16 ....
.03
.05
.09
.75
.
.34
.08
.01
.2
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS -STATE DEPT. OF HEALTH WATER ANALYSIS - (PARTS IN 100,000)
APPEARANCE
Date of
Oxygen
Consumed
Hardness
Iron
1920
150617 Jan. 16 Very slight None 150618 Jan. 19|V. slight iron Slight iron
.20
Iron
.65
17.50 9.60
.0022 .0176
.0072 .0146
1.18 1.75
.0020 .0040
0002 .0000
7.9 2.1
.090 .350
Filter Weir Filter Gallery
151246 Mch. 30 Slight iron 151247 Mch. 30 Very slight
Cons. iron Very slight
Fil.
.50 .20
9.50 16.40
.0128 .0008
.0132 0046
1.12 .78
.0040 0000
.0000 .0002
1.7
.300 .080
Filter Gallery Filter Weir
152031 May 18 Distinct iron 152032 May 18 Very slight
Cons. iron None
Iron
8.10
.0104 .0002
.0182 0044
.94 . 78
.0040 .0030
.0000 .0004
1.7 6.1
.240 .025
Filter Gallery Filter Weir
153061 July 20 Slight iron 153062 July 20 Very slight
Cons. iron None
Fil.
9.50 17.00
.0132 .0000
.0222 0050
1.14 . 88|
.0200 .0120
.0001 0000
2.3 7.9
.210 .055
Filter Gallery Filter Weir
154250 Sept. 20 Distinct iron 154251 Sept. 20 Very slight
Cons. iron Very slight
:. 60 .17
10.30 16.70
.0196 .0000
.0134 .0052
1.94 1.26
.0140 .0120
.0000 .0005
2.5 8.0
.170 .060
Filter Gallery Filter Weir
No.
Collec- tion
Turbidity
Sediment
Color
Residue on
Evaporation
AMMONIA
NITROGEN AS
Chlorine
Free
Albu- mi- noid
Ni- trates| trites Ni-
6.0
.16 15.70
.30
Fil.
100
101
SUMMARY OF STATISTICS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1920 In form recommended by the New England Water Works Association.
READING WATER WORKS READING, MIDDLESEX COUNTY, MASSACHUSETTS
GENERAL STATISTICS
Population by Census of 1920: 7,424.
Date of construction: 1890 and 1891.
By whom owned: Town of Reading.
Source of supply: Filter gallery and artesian wells.
Mode of supply (whether gravity or pumping) : Pumping.
PUMPING STATISTICS
1. Builders of pumping machinery: Sullivan Machinery Co., George F. Blake Manufacturing Co. and Platt Iron Works.
a Kind: Coal.
b Brand of coal: New River.
Description of
2 fuel used
c Average price of coal per net ton, de- livered: $15.28.
d Percentage of ash:
e Wood, price per cord: $
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