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Mr, White - Page 2 5. Number of People Served: The population of Las Vegas is estimated to be approximately 40,000. 6. Number of Services: Not available. 7. Number of Meters: None except on transmission mains. You are no doubt aware that the use of domestic meters in Las Vegas is prohibited by law. 8. Source of Supply: Number of Wells - 11 Number of Springs - 3 No water is obtained from streams. Water Impoundments - Approximately 4,2 million gallons. 9. Rated plant Capacity) 10. Average Plant Output) We do not have available a rated plant capacity or the average plant output. However, as a matter of information, our record of maximum amount of water furnished to the city as measured through meters during the summer of 1953 was approximately 20 million gallons in a single day. 11. Manufacturing Use: No record available. 12. What is the Maximum Dependable Draft of the Source?: The answer to Nos, 9 and 10 Indicates the maximum used In a single day during the summer of 1953> but the maximum dependable draft of the source la unknown since the lowering of the water table and well pressures which has taken place over a period of years has a direct bearing on the answer to this question. 13 & 13&» Physical Improvements: In view of the pending purchase of the Company's Las Vegas water facilities by the Las Vegas Valley Water Dlatriot and the lack of knowledge as to the plana of the Water District with respect to physical improvements, it is suggested that you secure this information from the Las Vegas Valley Water District, whose address is 900 South Fifth, Las Vegas, Nevada. 14, Under Total Mobilization, with Present Facilities, What Water Capacity Could be Made Available for Increased Manufacturing Use, Other Uses Remaining the Same?: With present facilities a relatively small amount of additional