The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1904-07-30
BUILD THE RESERVOIR AT
THE PUMPING STATION

investigation. 1t is a plan proposed
to this paper and one which should
be given the closest scrutiny by those
who are really desirous of benefit
ting the water consumers at the
smallest cost to the city.
In this plan the engineer before
mentioned advocates the building of a
reservoir, not in Cliff park, not at
Ninth avenue and Division street, but
near the pumping station, where there
is plenty of vacant land available.
The building Of a reservoir near the
station would necessitate but little
additional expense, comparatively
speaking, and, what is of greater i'm
portance. would result in increasing
the supply north of the river as we'll
as south.
All of the plans before mentioned
have only aimed to supply the South
Side in some manner with water suf-
ficient for fire protection. The North
Side has been wholly neglected, re-
gardless of the fact that it is only a
question of a short time when more
water must be given to the property
owners of that section of the city
Under the plans now outlined no
increased water supply could be given
to the North Side. This in addition
to the doubt as to the ability of the
city to stand the great expense pro-
posed in the doubled up plans.
With the building of reservoir
near the site of the pumping station
this problem would be solved in a
practical manner. Both sides of the
river would be supplied amply.
One system of mains could be run
from the reservoir to the South Side
district and another system to con-
meet with the North Side pipes. There
would be one force main from the
pumps to the reservoir, a short dis
tance away. Then the mains leading
from the reservoir to the force mains
now connecting the pumps and the
city would be sufficient for all pur-
poses except in case of fire.
Under ordinary conditions the
pumps would be used only to supply
the reservoir direct. With a cutoff
valve on the present force mains to
the city the entire pumping capacity.
or so much as needed, could be turn
ed into the reservoir.
In case of fire the cutoff valve
would be opened and the pumps used
to pump directly into the city mains.
In, nII 90
the reservoir.
Although the reservoir would be
somewhat lower at the pumping sta
ton than on the hill south of the city
the greater distance of the fall would
result, 1t is estimated. in a pressure
at Howard street and Riverside ave-
nue. of SO pounds. With the direct
pressure of the pumps added this
could be increased to 120 pounds.
Cost Much Less.
The cost Of building n reservoir at
the pumping station would be much
less than for any other site. The
ground is cheaper. there would be no
necessity for additional pumps or
new force mains, both sides of the
river could be supplied and a certain
fire pressure secured. No other plan
proposed has 80 far shown the prac-
tical side, the far reaching benefits
for all sections OF the city and, above
all. the same amount of pressure at a
minimum cost as has the foregoing.
To those who are desirous of securing
an improved water service regardless
Of the IDEAS OF those who would COM
mand the builders OF new pumps. new
mains and new systems and ignoring
those who would carry out hobbies
impracticable and untimely. the prop
osition to build at the pumping sta
tion Is recommended for serious con-
sideration.