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Los Angeles, April 4th, 1936 9216-3-W Mr* W* M. Jefferss Regarding the water situation at Las Vegas, Blevada, with particular reference to supply for use by Oityt Aoeount increase in number of services and possibility of inadequate supply during summer months, Mr. Bracken has again raised the question of increasing the supply. Below is a statement of services during years 1931 and 1955, as reflected by annual report? M i m Change Residential 1258 1585 327 Commercial 313 281 32 Industrial 13 10 3 Municipal 6 S Total 1590 1886 299 This is an increase In eervloea of 16.0$, and you will please note the large increase Is in the residential class of service, which class consumes the largest amount of water. During first three months 1936, 27 new service connections have been installed, principally to new homes, and additional homes are contemplated. To date, the service increase is therefore 20$. The revenue received by Railroad from Las Vegas Land and Water Company for use of water facilities has increased from $2,400 in 1928 to #17,724 In 1935. The revenue received by LVL&W Company during 1931 was $38,005, and during 1935 was $51,664, an increase of $13,659 or 35.9$.
