La Junta tribune., 1906-01-07

the reservoir passes through the part
Of town requiring the best fire protec-
tion. and We therefore planned on
carrying the large main. n l2 inch. to
the intersection OF San Juan Ave. and
First St. where II branches, using a
i0-inch and s-inch. then we have pro-
vided for the replacing of the 3-inch
pipe along Santa Fe St with 10
inch pipe to Tenth St. thence east
along Tenth St. TO Ration. thence South
on Ration to the reservoir. The IL
inch wooden pipe on Ration would be
replaced with 6-ineh. on Tenth st
we have provided for n 6-inch pipe,
extending to Carson from santa re.
This would insure excellent pressure
and fire protection TO the present resi-
dences along Belieview. where We un-
derstand there is now inadequate
pressure. With the system as rein
| forced. 1t will be an easy matter to
give direct pressure from the pumps
| in case OF fire. by cutting OFF the reser-
voir by gate valves
In developing the water supply. We
| would recommend that when contracts
are let. arrangements be made for de-
yeIoping approximately two million
gallons per day. and the suction pipe
and strainers may be terminated when
this volume is reached, but So ar
ranging them that they may be ex-
tended at any time when an increased
quantity Is desired.
In general the proposed plant would
consist of the following:
FIRST-A high duty pumping en-
gine of the most modern and econo-
micai type.
SEcOND-Moving and resetting the
boilers and compound pump. and such
other parts OF the old plant as may
he utilized.
| THIRD-Arranging all the machin-
cry In fire proof power house. con-
| sisting of engine room and boiler
| room. arranged with sufficient space
so that additions may be made without
| Interference with the operation of the
plant
| ForRTH-Securing the water from
the course sand and gravel along the
wide gravel bars north OF Warren and
First Streets. collecting the water
from system of brass strainer pipes,
laid horizontally, connected To cast
iron suction pipe. all OF these pipes
| laid below the lowest water stage of
the water In the sand and gravel.
FII-TH-Increasinr the capacity Of
the reservoir approximately 10000 gal
Ions raising the overflow pipe. but.
| II desired. further increase OF the
| reservoir could be made by raising
the pressure walls ten feet. reinforc-
| ing them nj an estimated cost of
f2Soo. This ten feet would incease the
capacity about 10000 gallons.
SINTH-The pipe distribution sys-
TEN. we have planned on reinforc-
ing the old mains. connecting dead
ends. replacing the wooden pipe with
east iron. and replacing the three
! inch pipe along Santa Fe St and us
ing this three-inch pipe In outlying
districts where water may be needed
| for domestic service. with the sizes
af mains planned with their rein
forcements. and the capacity OF the
pumps there would be sufficient pro-
/ vision for n population OF 10000. II
should he kept Ia mind that the cost
OF operation Of the plant. after thes"
improvements are made. should not
exceed one-third of the present cost
OF operation. besides securing ade-
auate FIRE protection ana sufficient
water for all uses.
SEvENTH-we have based the es-
timate on the present market price of
material. and We believe We have made
made u sufficiently liberal 50 that
contracts for the entire work may be
let well within the estimate.
While Il Is not within the province
Of our duties to emphasize the need
OF present Improvement Of the water
works plant. we feel that any one
who has made an Investigation OF the
present conditions. the need Of a more
modern water works plant IL very ap-
parent. both as To economy in cost of
operation and the necessity Of better
/ IRE protection. as well as the In
creased volume Of water. n has been
the experience Of cities similarly sit
uafed that an investment Of the kind
that H. contemplated Is one that Sc
cures the support Of every loyal citi-
zen Of the town. inasmuch as II adds
10 the permanent improvements and
makes the town much more secure and
safe from the ravages Of fire.
Al residences are built throughout
YOUR city there will he a large in
creased demand for water. owing to
the extension of the sewers through
out your city. with the demand for
hts water for flushing purposes. we
feel that steps should he taken with
out delay to make the proposed i'm
provements.
Attached hereto is an itemized es-
Innate Of the proposed improvements.
Respectfully submitted.
BURNS & MCDONNELL.
December seth. 1895.
.estirste.
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Iron Pipe. laid. at sara. .sfo.3t7 -
it:l Feet of 1e-inch Cast
Iron Pipe. laid. at s1.se.. s.sss -
so Feet Of s-inch Cast
Iron Pipe. laid. at SIPS. sTz 50