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An examination of the annual reports of the water departments of the cities of the United States shows that the quantity of water used has increased much more rapidly than the growth of the population, and much more rapidly than had been expected by the engineers who designed the works. Take the case of Boston, which may be considered typical of many other cities. The original works were constructed in 1848, and were based upon the assumption that 28 galls. per capita would be an adequate supply for all purposes, this conclusion being based on the experience of the city of Philadelphia. Before many years it was discovered that 28 galls. per capita were not sufficient, and in estimating for an additional supply in 1872, J. P. Davis, M. Am. Soc. C. E., considered that 60 galls. for each person would be a proper allowance for future needs.
An examination of the annual reports of the water departments of the cities of the United States shows that the quantity of water used has increased much more rapidly than the growth of the population, and much more rapidly than had been expected by the engineers who designed the works. Take the case of Boston, which may be considered typical of many other cities. The original works were constructed in 1848, and were based upon the assumption that 28 galls. per capita would be an adequate supply for all purposes, this conclusion being based on the experience of the city of Philadelphia. Before many years it was discovered that 28 galls. per capita were not sufficient, and in estimating for an additional supply in 1872, J. P. Davis, M. Am. Soc. C. E., considered that 60 galls. for each person would be a proper allowance for future needs.
Consumption and Waste of Water
Brackett, Dexter (author)
Transactions of the American Society of Civil Engineers ; 34 ; 185-203
2021-01-01
191895-01-01 pages
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