The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-11-20

mately 20,600,000 gallons for the
A gradual increase is noted
with each succeeding year. The year
extending from April 1899 to March
1910 showed an increase in the use
of water over the previous years
total by 100000 gallons. This per-
iod's consumption was reported to
be 100000 gallons per month, or
28,80O,000 gallons for the year.
The amount of water consumed
each year, as stated in the report
submitted by Mr.. Murphy, follows:
April 1910 to March 1941, 2,700,000
gallons per month, or 32,400,000
gallons per year; April 1s41 to
March 1912, 100000 gallons per
month, or 36,000,000 gallons per
year. ..-.---
April 1912 to March 1943, 3,50O,000
gallons per month, or $4,000, 900 gal
Ions annually; April 1943 to March
1914, 100000 gallons per month, or
43,200,000 gallons per year.
April 1914 to March 1945, 4,500,0 900
gallons per month, or 53,0O0,000
gallons annually; April 1945 to
March 1916, 100000 gallons per
month, or 100000 gallons per
year; April 1916 to March 1947,
6,S0G,000 gallons per month, or
78000,9 900 gallons annually.
It has been estimated that on the
basis of present consumption for the
first eight months of the current
year, beginning April 1947, nearly
96,000.000 gallons of water will be
passed on to the user through the
filtration plant. This represents an
increase of ], 800, 600 gallons of water
per month more than was processed
through the plant during the pre-
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Mr.. Murphy stated that the pres
ent plant capacity to pump filtered
water to the reservoir has been
increased to reach 100000 gallons
in "a hours. Previously, the mechan-
ical equipment on hand had only a
capacity of 100000 gallons in a per-
iod of "a hours. The new high pres
sure pump was installed only re-
Gently, and was authorized by the
board of public affairs.
Caldwell has one of the finest fill
tration plants in the state of Ohio.
1t was long and hard battle by the
village legislators to obtain the nee
essary program before the wheels
of motion were put into operation,
as a WPA project. The cost of
the plant was estimated at $780,
90500. The villages share was
$21, ,02700, while the government in
a form of a WPA grant contributed
$40,878.0O.
The plant consists of two mechan-
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tention of four hours, recarbona-
ton basin, and three gravity filters.
Two filters supply the rated capa-
city of the plant. The third filter is
reserve unit.
In addition to these features,
chemical feeders, a chemical stor-
age room, chlorinator and lab
oratory are in use to provide the
employees with the necessary means
to give better service in the water
departmnt.
Superintendent Murphy has two
capable assistants in working out
a program which has given Cald-
well decided advantage over many
villages its size, and even larger.
Dave Williams, of Playground street,
has served in the department since
the plant was put into operation.
Frank Triplett, of Railroad street,
is the third member of the crew.
1t has been reliably stated that
the present board of public affairs
has under consideration new
schedule in regard to the water
rate, feeling that the present rate
does not adequately provide. ample
funds to put the water department
on self-supporting basis.
This department of the munich
pality's utilities has always shown
an annual deficit and indications
are such that remedy for this sit
uation will be forthcoming in the
very near future.
A minimum charge of $1.50 is
levied for the first 1000 gallons or
less. For each succeeding 1000 gal
Ions up to 5000, SOC is the consid-
Grafton. From 1000 to 1900 gallons,
20 cents per thousand is charged. A
Is cent charge is levied on 1900
to 10000 gallons used. From 10000
to $4,000 gallons, the rate is de-
creased to 8 cents per thousand. An
other rate of cents is in order
when $4,000 to $4,000 gallons are
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8 cents per thousand is made on any
amount used over $4,000 gallons.
According to Violet Morgareidge,
village clerk, there are in use in the
village, approximately 800 water
meters.
The cause for the increased con-
sumption, according to Clerk Nor
gareidge, can be attributed to the
fact that on the average, As new
customers are added to the list
yearly. This factor alone gives
proof that the service is adequate
and is becoming more of a necessity
because of the convenience it af-
fords the user.
In addition to the annual take-on
of domestic consumers, the CONNER
cial hook-ons have made a decided
change in the amount of water re-
quired. The Caldwell Produce Com
pany is the largest consumer. Cozler
container Corp. is regarded as an