The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-07-20
WATER IS
PRECIOUS
The Authorities Appeal For Strict
Economy in Its Use.
HEAVY RAINS ARE MUCH NEEDED
If They do Not Soon Come, the water
superintendent Says, the Supply May
be Reduced to Two Hours a Day.
Pumping is Restricted.

It is of the utmost importance that the
people of the town use the greatest economy
in the use of water, as the supply at hand is
So short that il causes the officials in charge
no little apprehension. Each citizen in
guarding against waste will guard against a
danger threatening himself and his family.
This warning Is not given as the outcome
Of theOrizing on the part Of alarmists, but is
based upon cold facts that present them
selves in strong array and demand considera-
ton. Water superintendent Bell stated to-
day that the water supply is almost as low as
it can be without assuming famine form
and the people must observe s]trictcst economy
during the hours the supply is turned on, or
expect to suffer.
Mr.. Bell adds that unless we soon have a
series of heavy rains the supply will be cut
down TO two hours in every twenty-fouT
within two or three weeks. The pumping of
water from the Brandonville station
has been cut down to the same
schedule as the supply has been
reduced. There are two reasons for
this First, the condition of the Brandon
vile reservoir is such that the water greatly
lowered with but few hours pumping.
Secondly, it is not good policy to pump much
water over to this side at one time on account
of the leaky condition of the reservoir at
Fowler's Run. A point is made to keep a
sufficient supply on hand between the period:
Of consumption for use in the town in case OF
fire. The pumps at Brandonville are now
operated only from to 9 a. m. and 4 to Z p
m. The town is supplied with water from {
to 8 a. IN. and / to 6:3O p. m.
This is the condition Of affairs that con.
fronts the people and they should not neglect
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when it is their privilege to make use of it.
Tomorrow night is the time fixed for the
regular meeting Of the Borough Council, and
no doubt the water problem will receive con-
siderable attention, as the water committee
was instructed at the last meeting to have r
recommendation ready. There is no doubt
that some arrangement can be made
whereby the borough will secure re-
lief by purchasing a supply, but the people
must not look forward to such a result with
expectations of abundance. Should such an
arrangement be made they will be as much
bound, in duty to themselves, to exercise
economy as at the present time. Each
thousand gallons Of water purchased will
mean an auxiliary expenditure on the
water department accounts, hence a step to-
ward increased expenses if abuse of privileges
is resorted to. The Borough Council is,
therefore, eager that during the season of
draught the citizens practice self denial to
some degree.
A member of Council said to-day there was
no reason why Shenandoah should consume
as much water as it has done. This is due,
he said, to a great extent to leaking by,
drants. The suggestion has been made that 9
close inspection on tho part of the Waite
superintendent be made and the ordinance
strictly enforced.